Daily Life in Italian
50 essential words with English translations and example sentences.
Svegliarsi
To wake up
I wake up at seven every morning.
Alzarsi
To get up
I get up right after the alarm.
Lavarsi
To wash (oneself)
I wash my hands before eating.
Doccia
Shower
I take a hot shower in the morning.
Bagno
Bath / Bathroom
I like taking a hot bath in the evening.
Vestirsi
To get dressed
I get dressed quickly before going out.
Spogliarsi
To get undressed
I get undressed when I get home.
Pettinarsi
To comb one's hair
I comb my hair in front of the mirror.
Radersi
To shave
I shave carefully every morning.
Truccarsi
To put on makeup
I put on makeup before going to work.
Colazione
Breakfast
I have breakfast at eight.
Mangiare
To eat
I eat a sandwich at noon.
Bere
To drink
I drink a coffee in the morning.
Pranzo
Lunch
Lunch is the main meal.
Cena
Dinner / Supper
We have dinner together at eight.
Cucinare
To cook
I cook fresh pasta every day.
Lavare i piatti
To do the dishes
I do the dishes after dinner.
Pulizia
Cleaning
I clean the house on Saturdays.
Spazzare
To sweep
I sweep the floor every morning.
Passare l'aspirapolvere
To vacuum
I vacuum twice a week.
Spolverare
To dust
I dust the furniture carefully.
Bucato
Laundry
I do the laundry on Wednesdays.
Stirare
To iron
I iron the shirts every week.
Fare il letto
To make the bed
I make my bed every morning.
Lavorare
To work
I work at the office from nine o'clock.
Studio
Study
I study Italian every day.
Leggere
To read
I read a book before sleeping.
Scrivere
To write
I write a letter to my grandmother.
Telefonare
To phone / To call
I'm calling my friend tonight.
Messaggi
Messages / Texts
I send messages to my friends.
Computer
Computer
I use the computer for work.
Internet
Internet
I surf the Internet in the afternoon.
Guardare la televisione
To watch television
I watch television after dinner.
Ascoltare la musica
To listen to music
I listen to music while walking.
Camminare
To walk
I walk in the park every afternoon.
Fare sport
To play sports / To exercise
I exercise three times a week.
Palestra
Gym / Fitness center
I go to the gym on Mondays.
Correre
To run / To jog
I run in the park in the morning.
Nuotare
To swim
I swim at the pool in the summer.
Relax
Relaxation / Rest
I like to relax after work.
Meditazione
Meditation
I meditate every morning.
Yoga
Yoga
I practice yoga for my well-being.
Amici
Friends
I meet my friends on Fridays.
Divertirsi
To have fun / To enjoy oneself
I have a lot of fun with friends.
Cinema
Movie theater / Cinema
I go to the movies on Saturday evenings.
Ristorante
Restaurant
We're having dinner at a restaurant on Sunday.
Dormire
To sleep
I sleep eight hours every night.
Sonno
Sleep
I need more sleep.
Letto
Bed
I go to bed at eleven.
Sveglia
Alarm clock / Alarm
I set my alarm for tomorrow morning.
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