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I hope — first person singular of 'sperare' (to hope). Very common in everyday conversation.
Anyway / however / at any rate — a versatile conjunction and adverb.
We'll be in touch / talk soon
Cheers! / toast
You're welcome / please / after you / how can I help you? — one of the most versatile words in Italian.
Don't mention it / you're welcome — polite phrase responding to thanks. Literally: 'there's nothing to it'.
Guys / boys / kids
There you go! / Done! — common phrase announcing completion. Literally: 'here done'.
Naturally / of course — adverb meaning 'naturally', 'of course', or 'obviously'.
Equal / the same — adjective meaning identical or similar; colloquially 'same here'.
Wonderful / stunning — adjective expressing great admiration. Stronger than 'bello'.
Yeah / already / right... The small agreement-word: "già" confirms ("yeah/right"), notes "already", or marks a thoughtful "indeed".
Probably / likely — adverb meaning 'probably', 'likely', or 'in all probability'.
Come on! / you can do it! As an exclamation "forza!" rallies and encourages; as a noun it means "strength / force".
Sorry / excuse me (informal). The all-purpose apology and attention-getter — "scusa" both mends a fault and politely interrupts.
Really / truly — adverb meaning 'really' or 'actually'. Can express surprise or emphasis.
Enough! / that's enough / stop — a sharp one-word command to halt, refuse or set a limit. From food to arguments, "basta" ends things.
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