Italian vocabulary by theme
Pick a theme to discover essential Italian words, with translation, audio and example sentences. Each list includes interactive flashcards and a quiz.
Level A1 — beginner basics
Greetings in Italian
Greetings in Italian: ciao, buongiorno, grazie, per favore — with audio.
20 words A1 →The Italian alphabet
The 26 letters of the Italian alphabet with audio pronunciation.
26 words A1 →Numbers in Italian
Numbers in Italian from 1 to 1000: uno, due, tre — with audio.
17 words A1 →Common everyday phrases in Italian
Useful Italian phrases: what's your name, where do you live, how much is it — with audio.
19 words A1 →At the restaurant in Italian
At the restaurant in Italian: menu, waiter, bill, enjoy your meal — with audio.
18 words A1 →Days and months in Italian
Days of the week and months of the year in Italian — with audio.
22 words A1 →Family members in Italian
Family in Italian: mother, father, brother, sister — with audio.
16 words A1 →Colors in Italian
Colors in Italian: rosso, blu, verde, giallo — with audio.
14 words A1 →Food and drink in Italian
Food in Italian: tomato, chicken, milk, pasta, salt — with audio and examples.
18 words A1 →Clothes in Italian
Clothes in Italian: t-shirt, shirt, trousers, shoes — with audio.
18 words A1 →Basic words and pronouns in Italian
Basic Italian words: I, you, who, what, where, when — with audio.
26 words A1 →The house in Italian
House vocabulary in Italian: bedroom, kitchen, living room, door — with audio.
18 words A1 →Telling the time in Italian
Telling the time in Italian: what time is it, half past, quarter to — with audio.
18 words A1 →Animals in Italian
Animals in Italian: dog, cat, horse, lion — with audio and examples.
20 words A1 →The human body in Italian
The human body in Italian: head, eye, hand, heart — with audio.
18 words A1 →Fruit and vegetables in Italian
Fruit and vegetables in Italian: apple, banana, orange, salad — with audio.
20 words A1 →Level A2 — everyday conversation
Travel in Italian
Travel in Italian: station, airport, ticket, hotel, directions — with audio.
18 words A2 →Essential Italian verbs
The 20 most important Italian verbs: essere, avere, fare, andare — with audio.
20 words A2 →Shopping in Italian
Shopping in Italian: shop, price, discount, size — with audio.
18 words A2 →Weather and seasons in Italian
Weather in Italian: sun, rain, snow, the seasons — with audio.
18 words A2 →Italian adjectives
Essential Italian adjectives: big, small, beautiful, good — with audio and examples.
23 words A2 →Health and the doctor in Italian
Health in Italian: doctor, hospital, pharmacy, prescription — with audio.
18 words A2 →Hobbies and sport in Italian
Hobbies in Italian: sport, music, film, book — with audio.
18 words A2 →School and studying in Italian
School in Italian: class, lesson, exam, homework — with audio.
18 words A2 →The city and transport in Italian
City vocabulary in Italian: street, square, bridge, metro, parking — with audio.
18 words A2 →Vehicles and transport in Italian
Vehicles in Italian: car, bus, train, plane — with audio.
20 words A2 →Emotions in Italian
Emotions in Italian: happy, sad, angry, in love — with audio.
18 words A2 →Technology and internet in Italian
Tech in Italian: phone, computer, password, wifi — with audio.
18 words A2 →Football and sport in Italian
Football and sport vocabulary in Italian: match, goal, player, team — with audio.
20 words A2 →Nature and the sea in Italian
Nature in Italian: sea, beach, mountain, flower — with audio.
18 words A2 →Restaurant work in Italian
Restaurant work vocabulary in Italian: waiter, orders, kitchen, extras — 16 essential words for working in an…
16 words A2 →Kitchen and pizzeria work in Italian
Kitchen and pizzeria vocabulary in Italian: chefs, tools, dough, oven — 15 words for working in Italian kitch…
15 words A2 →Level B1 — work and life in Italy
Working in Italy in Italian
Working in Italy: job, interview, salary, contract, residence permit — with audio.
18 words B1 →Jobs and professions in Italian
Professions in Italian: doctor, nurse, lawyer, waiter — with audio.
18 words B1 →Bank and money in Italian
Money in Italian: euro, cash, account, salary, price — with audio.
20 words B1 →University in Italian
University in Italian: enrollment, exam, faculty, thesis — with audio.
18 words B1 →At the embassy and consulate in Italian
Italian embassy vocabulary: booking an appointment, passport, visa, residence permit, family reunification — …
20 words B1 →Construction work in Italian
Construction vocabulary in Italian: tools, materials, site safety — 15 words for workers on Italian building …
15 words B1 →Elderly care work in Italian
Elderly care vocabulary in Italian: daily help, medication, family — 15 words for home care workers in Italy.
15 words B1 →Vocabulary FAQ
How many themes do the vocabulary lists cover?
Over 35 themes covering daily life: greetings, family, numbers, food, travel, work, health, school, shopping and more — each list contains the essential words on that topic.
Does the vocabulary come with audio?
Yes, every word has an Italian audio recording, plus a translated example sentence.
What is the best way to memorize Italian vocabulary?
Review each list with the interactive flashcards, listen to the audio several times, then test yourself with the quiz. Learning 10-15 words a day with spaced repetition is the most effective pace.