Essential Phrases for Phone Conversations in Italian: Speak with Ease
Essential phrases for Italian phone conversations.
Here are some essential phrases for phone conversations in Italian, useful for both formal and informal situations:
Common Phrases to Start a Call
- Pronto? (Ready?) – The standard way to answer the phone, equivalent to “Hello?”
- Buongiorno, parlo con [name]? (Good morning, am I speaking with [name]?) – Formal way to ask who you’re speaking to.
- Chi parla, per favore? (Who is speaking, please?) – Polite way to ask the caller’s identity if unknown.
Useful Phrases During a Call
- Vorrei parlare con… (I would like to speak with…)
- Può aspettare un momento, per favore? (Can you wait a moment, please?)
- Posso prendere un messaggio? (Can I take a message?)
- Non c’è/Non è disponibile. (He/She is not here/available.)
- Mi scusi, ha sbagliato numero. (Sorry, you have the wrong number.)
- La linea è occupata. (The line is busy.)
- La linea è caduta. (The call got disconnected.)
Ending a Call
- Ti richiamo più tardi. (I’ll call you back later.)
- Arrivederci / Buona giornata! (Goodbye / Have a good day!)
Polite Expressions
- Per favore (Please)
- Grazie (Thank you)
- Scusi (Excuse me)
- Parla più lentamente, per favore. (Speak more slowly, please.)
- Può ripetere, per favore? (Can you repeat, please?)
These phrases cover most everyday phone call scenarios in Italian, from answering the phone to leaving messages and ending conversations politely.