Try This Fun Interactive Italian Travel Phrases Quiz: How Much Would You Understand on Your First Day in Italy?

Italy is a destination many people dream about visiting. You might already have a long list of places to see in Italy saved for a future trip, or Rome might be at the top of that list, and you want to see the Colosseum up close and wander through the historic center.

Once you’re actually in Italy, though, some of the most useful things to know are a lot simpler (and smaller): how to say hello and goodbye, thank someone, get a person’s attention politely, ask where the bathroom is, order a coffee, understand a shop sign, or ask how much something costs.

I’ve already put together a guide with 75+ Italian words and phrases for travelers, and if you want to test what you know about the country, I’ve also included 160 Italy trivia questions. I’ve covered Italian dining etiquette too – including coffee, restaurant habits, meal times, and the easy mistake of ordering a latte when what you really wanted was coffee. And on a completely different note, Italian proverbs are full of humor, advice, and generations of wisdom.

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But reading a list is one thing. How much Italian would you actually understand on your first day in Italy? These 20 easy questions cover basic words and common situations encountered in Italy. Choose carefully – your first answer counts (you cannot change it). You’ll find out immediately whether each answer is right, but your final score won’t appear until you’ve answered all 20.

How Did You Do?

Some of these probably felt easy at first, while a few of the later questions may have been much less familiar. That’s why learning even a small amount of Italian before a trip can be useful – you don’t need to hold a long conversation to recognize the words that keep appearing around you.

If you enjoyed the quiz, use Share My Score and see whether your friends would do better. And if Italy is on your travel list, remember the words you missed – those may be the ones you’ll be very glad you learned before you go.

Violeta Loredana

Violeta-Loredana Pascal is a communications expert, business mentor, and the founder of Earth’s Attractions and PRwave INTERNATIONAL. A pioneer in the Romanian digital PR landscape since 2005, she holds a degree in Communication and Social Sciences from SNSPA Bucharest. Violeta is a senior trainer at AcademiadeAfaceri.ro, where she leverages over 20 years of experience to teach professional courses in PR strategy and workplace productivity. By blending high-level business consulting with a passion for holistic travel and wellness, she empowers solopreneurs to overcome procrastination, build profitable brands, and design a life of purposeful adventure.