Basic Italian words for the traveler. Our Italian Travel Glossary will tell you the words you need to know to function on your Italy vacation. If you've been to Italy before--and thought Uscita was a town near the train station--you need the basic Italian words in our Travel Glossary.
Agriturismo defined--and a short history of the word and concept of agriturismo.
Autostrada is a basic Italian word travelers should be familiar with when driving in Italy
Italian bars are different than bars in the US. Here's what to expect from bars in Italy.
Definition of the Itlian word biglietteria, where you can buy a biglietto.
Definition of Centro Storico and what it means to the traveller to Italy.
Drogheria defined in our Italy Travel Glossary.
The Italian word Farmacia defined, what you'll find in the farmacia, and where to go for minor medical problems and medications.
Definition and discussion of the Italian Gelateria, where you can buy the frozen treat Gelato.
Macelleria in Italy definition, with discussion on what you'll find in an Italian macelleria and how to shop there.
What is the definition of the Italian word palio? A palio is not a horserace.
What is a panificio? The definition and products one can find in an Italian Panificio are discussed.
La Passeggiata, the art of taking a walk in the evening, is an Italian social ritual that you can participate in.
Definition of Pasticceria and why a traveler would want to know about the Italian Pasticceria.
The Italian Piazza is the center of public life in Italy. Definition and discussion of the Italian word piazza.
Sagra. You've seen the signs along Italian highways. Well, if you like food you should stop in the designated place to try a sagra.
When traveling in Italy, you may see the Italian word sciopero. We define the Italian sciopero.
Definition of the Italian word tabacchi and what goods can be purchased in a Tabacchi or Sali e Tabacchi in Italy.
Uscita is not a town accessable from every train station in Italy.
Diane Hales' entertaining blog, Becoming Italian Word by Word, takes a look at words in the Italian language.
Italian to English vocabulary to help with family history documents.
