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Do not embarrass yourself at the dining table. Know your forchetta (fork) from your cucchiaio (spoon) and your coltello (knife). You drink out of a bicchiere (glass) and use a tovagliolo (napkin) to keep things clean.
Photo by @mattego.
Spiaggia
Grab your costume da bagno (bathing suit) and take in the view of the Meditteranean sea at the spiaggia (beach). A bikini is a bikini is a bikini.
Photo by @cucinadigitale.
Gelato
Ice cream is the country's favorite snack. This is a cono of pistachio and vaniglia with panna (whipped cream).
Photo by @andykate.
Macchina
Tiny cars help you navigate the narrow strade (streets) in the città (city).
Photo by @mattgeo.
Piove a Catinelle
"It's raining buckets," is what they say when it starts to pour. Grab your ombrello (umbrella) if this happens.
Photo by @cucinadigitale.
Il Conto, Per Favore
You ask for the "Check, please" at the end of a meal at a restaurant. "Subito," your waiter will answer. (Right away.)
Photo by @giariv.
Colazione
Breakfast is simple. Succo d'arancia (orange juice) and a brioche will tide you over until lunchtime.
Photo by @eminchilli.
Brindisi
Fill your glass with vino and make a brindisi (toast) to having the good fortune to be in Italy.
On your list for the market: pomodori (tomatoes), patate (potatoes), cipolle (onions), and fagioli (beans).
Photo by @eminchilli.
Partita di Calcio
Chances are the kids will be playing a soccer game in piazza (town square).
Photo by @andykate.
Fare Una Passeggiata
Italians love a good stroll. In this case, the passegiata is winding through Parco Sempione in Milan.
Photo by @mattego.
In Bocca al Lupo
"In the wolf's mouth" is the Italian expression for "good luck." Whisper this to yourself the next time you throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain in Rome.