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Tuesday
Jul032007

on the phone

Italians love their cell phones (you'll hear their cheerful "squilli" everywhere), and whether to call home or book a room you'll need to make a "telefonata" at some point while in Italy. This week's tutorino Italian vocabulary flashcards will help. Don't forget to "give us a ring" for live Italian lessons in Toronto. Ciao for now!

Dove si comprano le schede telefoniche?
Where can I buy a phone card?
 
Posso usare il telefono?
Can I use your phone?
 
Ha il telefonino?
Do you have a cell phone?
 
Qual è il prefisso di Venezia?
What is the code for Venice?
 
Vorrei fare una telefonata…
I'd like to make a phone call…
 
…a carico del destinatario.
…collect.
 
È occupato.
It's busy.
 
Non risponde nessuno.
There's no answer.
 
Pronto, sono Bill.
Hi, it's Bill.
 
C'è Gino per favore?
Is Gino there please?
 
Chi parla?
Who's calling?
 
Ha sbagliato numero.
You've got the wrong number.
 
Un attimo, prego.
Just a moment please.
 
Vuole attendere in linea?
Would you like to hold?
 
Gli/le dica che ho chiamato per favore.
Please tell him/her I called.
 
Vorrei lasciare un messaggio.
I'd like to leave a message.
 
Riproverò più tardi.
I'll try again later.
 
Gli/le dica che ha chiamato Bill.
Please tell him/her Bill called.
 
Mi può richiamare?
Can he/she phone me back?
 
Il mio numero è…
My home number is…
 
Il mio numero al lavoro è…
My work number is…
 
È caduta la linea.
We were cut off.
 
riattaccare
to hang up

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