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Ugh! / sigh! / oh, come on! The word Italians exhale when bored, tired, annoyed, or impatient — a single groan of exasperation.
What a bore / how boring — colloquial exclamation of annoyance or boredom.
Thank you / thanks. Add "mille" ("a thousand") for "thanks a lot". The cornerstone of Italian politeness.
Certainly / of course — adverb meaning 'certainly', 'surely', or 'definitely'.
Well / good / fine / OK — the all-purpose positive adverb of Italian. Answers, agreements, approvals: "bene" covers them all.
Congratulations! / well done! / compliments! The word Italians use to praise an achievement, a performance, or a job well done.
Treasure / darling
Imagine that / never mind / of course not — "figuriamoci" is a versatile interjection expressing ironic surprise, dismissal, or self-evident obviousness. It can…
Don't worry! / calm down! / no problem! As an interjection "tranquillo!" reassures; as an adjective it means "calm / quiet / relaxed".
Interesting — adjective meaning 'interesting', 'fascinating', or 'noteworthy'.
Listen! — imperative of "ascoltare" used to get someone's attention before speaking.
Good luck! — "in bocca al lupo" (literally "into the wolf's mouth") is the most idiomatic way to wish someone good luck in Italian. The correct response is "cre…
OK / fine / alright / whatever. The resigned shrug-word of acceptance — "vabbè" gives in, moves on, or signals "it is what it is".
Just a moment / a second
Calm down! / calm — used to tell someone to relax. Also a noun meaning "calm".
Maybe / perhaps / possibly. The word that hedges, doubts, and keeps options open — "forse" sits between a yes and a no.
I love you (family/platonic) — expresses affection to family, friends, partners. Different from 'ti amo' (romantic).
