Do Italians say wow?

Ammazza! – This word means 'wow', 'oh my goodness' or 'I can't believe it'. Avoja!
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How do you say woah in Italian?

(also: whoa there) altolà!
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What are some common phrases in Italy?

Basic Italian phrases
  • Yes – Si – See.
  • No – No – Noh.
  • Please – Per favore – Pehr fah-voh-reh.
  • Thank you – Grazie – Grah-tsee-eh.
  • You're welcome – Prego – Preh-goh.
  • Cheers! ( To your health) – Salute! – Sah-loo-tay.
  • Excuse me (for attention) – Scusi – Skooh–zee.
  • Excuse me (to pass by) – Permesso – Pehr-mehs-soh.
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What do friends call each other in Italy?

The simplest Italian translation of the English word, “friend,” is “amico” for a male and “amica” for a female. A good friend is a “buon amico” (buon amica) or “grande amico” (grande amica), your best friend is your “migliore amico” (migliore amica), and a close friend is an “amico intimo” (amica intima).
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What is a Nostra?

Italian noun phrase. : our thing : the Sicilian Mafia. See the full definition.
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What is Cosa Nostra means?

Definition of Cosa Nostra

: our thing : the Sicilian Mafia.
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How do you curse in Italy?

Italian swear words
  1. Accidenti! - Damn it, holy smoke! ( lit. ...
  2. Porca vacca! - Holy cow! ( lit. ...
  3. Porca miseria! - For God's sake, for Goodness' sake (lit. pig misery)
  4. Porco cane! - For God's sake! ( lit. ...
  5. Cavolo! - Holy smoke! ( lit. ...
  6. Col cavolo! - No way! (lit. ...
  7. Madonna! - Good God! ( lit. ...
  8. Madonna santa! - Good God! ( lit.
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What is sweet girl in Italian?

Italian Translation. ragazza dolce.
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How do you compliment a guy in Italian?

Italian compliments for a man:
  1. Sei un tipo interessante. (“You're an interesting guy.” )
  2. Come sei divertente! (“You are funny!” / “You make me laugh!” )
  3. Che belle mani! (“You have beautiful hands!” )
  4. Che muscoli! (“What muscles!” )
  5. Che bel sorriso! (“Beautiful smile!” )
  6. Sei molto simpatica! (“You are very nice!” )
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How do you flirt in Italian?

After the first catchphrase, an Italian flirting strategy would usually proceed with a ton of compliments and sweet words accompanied by slow movements like holding your hand, caressing your face, blinking, winking, smiling, and looking in your eyes.
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Do Italians like small talk?

Commonly used when you are talking to someone you don't know very well, small talk (parlare del più e del meno in Italian) is light, informal, general conversation. It not only helps build the foundation for authentic conversations, but is also a great way to practice your target language.
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What does Chow Bella mean?

Ciao bella is an informal Italian expression literally meaning “goodbye (or hello), beautiful.”
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What does Silencio Bruno mean in Italian?

In this particular scene, Alberto tells Luca that he has a “Bruno” in his head, or in other words, a nagging voice that tells him he isn't capable or allowed to do something. Alberto tells Luca to shout out “Silenzio Bruno!” (Shut up, Bruno!) whenever he hears that voice.
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How do you say sorry informal in Italian?

Though scusa and scusi more or less amount to “sorry,” there's a way of implying that you're asking someone to excuse you due to the reflexive nature of scusami or mi scusi. Similar to scusa and scusi, scusami is informal and mi scusi is formal. If you're addressing more than one person, you would say scusatemi.
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How do you say very beautiful girl in Italian?

Piu' bello, bellissimo: very beautiful stunning

This is used when comparing to things and to say that one is more beautiful than the other. Bellissimo! Very beautiful!
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How do you offend in Italian?

Top Ten FASTEST Ways to Piss off an Italian
  1. Walk through their house with your shoes on. ...
  2. Put ice cubes in your wine. ...
  3. Serve them overcooked pasta. ...
  4. Ask them if their family is in the mafia. ...
  5. Use their bright white decorative bathroom towels. ...
  6. Talk about your love for pineapple pizza.
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What does Minaj mean in Italian?

marriage , family-life.
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What does Omerta mean in Italian?

omertà / Italian (omerˈta) / noun. a conspiracy of silence.
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Do the five families still exist?

The legendary “five families” still exist, experts said, and still operate in the same realms of organized crime: extortion, loan-sharking, racketeering, gambling.
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How do you say our thing in Sicilian?

Mafiosi introduce known members to each other as belonging to cosa nostra ("our thing") or la stessa cosa ("the same thing"), meaning "he is the same thing as you – a mafioso." The Sicilian Mafia has used other names to describe itself throughout its history, such as "The Honoured Society".
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What does Mafioso stand for?

: a member of the Mafia or a mafia.
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Is Nostra a Scrabble word?

No, nostra is not in the scrabble dictionary.
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