Italian is the closest language to Latin, from which it is descended, and is the modern form of Vulgar Latin. It is widely used in the arts, particularly in opera, music, and literature.
Here is a table showing some of the basic words and phrases in Italian:
| English | Italian |
|---|---|
| Hello | Ciao |
| Goodbye | Arrivederci |
| Thank you | Grazie |
| You're welcome | Prego |
| Yes | Sì |
| No | No |
| I don't understand | Non capisco |
| Do you speak English? | Parli inglese? |
| I would like | Vorrei |
| A cup of coffee, please | Un caffè, per favore |
| The check, please | Il conto, per favore |
| Where is the bathroom? | Dov'è il bagno? |