Italiano utile per i viaggi all'estero

[Yong John]

Italiano utile per i viaggi all'estero Useful English for Overseas Travel

Un viaggio di andata e ritorno per Los Angeles, un adulto. One round trip to LA, one adult.
Un biglietto di sola andata per Chicago, per favore. A one-way to Chicago, please.
I'd like to make a reservation for your flight leaving tomorrow evening to LA.
Is there a seat available in the economy class?
I'd like to reconfirm‎‎‎ my reservation.
Am I booked on Northwest flight 207 to LA tomorrow?
Is this non-stop or do I have to change?
Dove devo cambiare? Where do I have to change?
Do I make a good connection there?
Could you put me on the waiting list?


Come posso raggiungere la biglietteria della Northwest? How can I get to the Northwest ticket counter?
Where is the counter to check-in for this flight?
How can I get to the Delta check-in counter?
Would you give me a seat in the non-smoking section, please?
Could you put me in a no-smoking section?
I'll keep these bags with me.
Ho due bagagli registra(tia mano). I have two pieces of checked(carry-on) baggage.
I wanna check this bag through to Seoul.
What gate does the plane leave from?
Here's my boarding pass.
Are there any magazines?
Are there any newspapers?
Esiste un giornale italiano? Is there a Italian newspaper?
Is there any information about hotel?


Yes sure, it's 26E.
Would you mind trading seats?
We're traveling together.
Excuse me, but is this seat 35D?
I think the computer gave us both the same seat.
Do you fly often?
Are you a frequent flier?


Sure, here's my passport.
Ho intenzione di restare qui per otto settimane. I'm planning to stay here for eight weeks.
I'd like to stay for two months.
Sono qui per partecipare al programma invernale presso l'Università di Bologna. I'm here to attend the winter program at Bologna University.
Sono qui solo per un viaggio. Just here on a trip.

Sono qui per piacere. I'm here for pleasure. 
To visit my son who goes to UCLA
I will be staying at ASU dormitory.
I will be staying at a hotel in downtown.


Where do I claim my baggage? = Where do I pick up my luggage?
Is this the way to baggage claim?
I can't find my luggage.
I just arrived from Seoul Korea and I don't know where to pick up my luggage.
That's where I've just been, but I couldn't find my bag.


Let me open my bags.
I have nothing to declare.
These are my belongings.
Personal belongings.
Mostly clothing.
That's all my stuff.
That's all I have with me.
Just personal stuff.
Personal computer, I had it for over a year.


I'd like to open checking and savings accounts.
Will my passport do?
Tell me more about it.
I'd like to make a deposit today.
I will have some money wired to your account.
I have no choice but to dip into my saving ( to withdraw a little bit of money)
How do I make an automatic transfer?
I need some change for the telephone.
I need coins for vending machine.
I'd like to have this check cashed.
Will you cash me a 100-dollar traveler's check?
Can I withdraw some cash with this credit card?
4 twenties and the rest in small change, please.
Do you have coins (change) for a 5 dollar? = I'd like to get some change for a five dollar.
I'd like to exchange US dollars for Korean Won.
I'll buy 50 dollars worth of Korean Won.
Do you handle foreign exchange?
I'd like to buy some Japanese currency.
What's the current exchange rate?
All right, I'll buy 2000 dollars worth.
I'd like it in both small and large bills.
I'd like it all in 10-dollar bills.


I'm staying at a Crown hotel.
How can I get there?
I'm staying at the ASU on-campus housing.
Is there a bus that goes to Jonesboro?
Do I have to purchase the bus ticket?
Where do I buy tickets for the shuttle bus?
Where do I catch the shuttle bus?
How often do the buses run?
I understand there's a shuttle bus from here to Jonesboro.
How long will it take to get there?
How far is it from here?
Can you go a little faster?
I'm in a hurry. Step on it. = Step on the gas.
Will you slow down a bit?
Can you break a hundred?
Here, keep the change.
Excuse me, do you go to city hall?
Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest bus stop is?
Excuse me, could you tell me which bus(train) I should take to the city hall?
Excuse me, could I get a time schedule(subway map)?
Could you let me off at ASU? = Could you drop me off at ASU?
What's the fare? I've got a dollar here.
Gee, I don't have any change.
Get off at Frankly park.
And take the 31 outbound?


I just flew in and I don't have a reservation with a hotel.
Cat you recommend a hotel that is safe and reasonably priced?
I'd like to make a reservation.
Do you have a room available June 12th(for May 3rd and 4th)?
How much is a room with two double beds for one night?
I'd like a room with queen-size bed.
I'd like non-smoking room.
I'd like to reserve one.
Can I get a room without a reservation? = Do I need a reservation?
I have a reservation.
I have my confirm‎‎‎!ation here.
I'd like to have a single room tonight.
May I have my room key, please?
Any messages for me?
When is check-in time?
When is checkout time?
Can I check-in early?
Can I checkout late?
Can I have a toothbrush and toothpaste?
Do you have an ice machine?
It's room 1323. I need some towels.
I need a bath towel and two hand towels.
There is one more thing.
Can you get me a toothbrush, too?
I forgot to ask for toothpaste.
Can I get (Can you give me)a wake up call at 6 tomorrow morning
I'd like to make a collect call to Seoul Korea.
Can I leave my bag here?


I'd like to rent a car?
Do you have economy cars?
I want an economy car.
What kind of cars do you have?
I'll take an economy car.


What is there to do in Memphis.
Where can I store my luggage?
I'm in Memphis for two days.
What's the cheapest way of traveling?
I have two days in Memphis.
What do you suggest?
I wanna go to the Stanley Park.
Do you have a tour that goes to there?
I wanna look around Memphis.
Do you have a tour?
I'm scheduled to go on a tour at 8:30.
I wanna refund.
What do you mean non-refundable?
What type of tours do you offer?
I'm interested in touring the city.
What's the price?
What time does the bus leave from the hotel?
What time do we get back?
I'd like reservations for 2 on Thursday.


Excuse me, could I get a tourist guide map?
Excuse me, could you give me directions to UBC?
Could you tell me how to get to UBC?
Excuse me, I'm looking for the bus terminal.
Where is the bus stop?
What's the best way to get to City Hall?
Where can I get a taxi?
Is there a taxi stand around here?
Could I take a bus?
Take bus number 21.
It's too far to walk.
Time Square is 10 stops from here.
Could you be more specific?
I'm sorry, could you repeat that?
It's right over there.
Turn right on 3rd street.
Take a left
Walk up this street until you get to(Go straight ahead until you come to)the 2nd traffic light.
Just walk down the street.
It's on your left 2 blocks down.
It's near(next to, in front of, behind) the gas station.
You can't miss it.
That sounds easy enough.


Do you have the time?
We've got to rush. Let's move.
There is no rush.
We still have a half an hour to kill.
My watch says(It's only) a quarter to ten.
I thought it was already after ten.


Would you like to meet for lunch tomorrow? = Could you have lunch with me tomorrow?
Would you like to go to a movie tomorrow? = Do you wanna take in a movie?
Would you like to join me for coffee tomorrow(has a match after class today)?
How's your schedule? I'm sorry, I'm tied up tomorrow.
I'm swamped with work.
I'm as busy as bee.
Maybe some other time. = Maybe another time.
Could I take a rain check?
How about the day after tomorrow?
Why don't you give me a call or stop by sometime next week?


I'd like to make a reservation for dinner.
I have a dinner reservation at Cosmos restaurant.
I'll have iced water.
I'll have a regular veggie pizza. = I'll like a regular veggie pizza.
I'll have the same. Make it two.
I'll have continental breakfast.
I'd like you to pack this to go.
Could you give me a couple of more minutes? = I need a few more minutes.
I'm trying to choose salad. Can you recommend one?
Is it good?
I'll take it.
Could I have some more tissue?
Could I have some cold water(steak souse)?
Could I get a refill?
I'm still working on it. = I'm hanging on to it.
What kind of dessert do you have?
No, thank you, I'm full. = I'm stuffed.
There is no room for dessert.


Paper, please.
I'm looking for toothpaste.
Excuse me, do you sell batteries?
Can you help me. I can't find this. = Can you help me find something?
Can I get a rain check?
It's unusually crowded this morning.
What's the fuss about?
I'd like to return this.
I'd like to exchange this.
I'd like to get an even exchange(a refund, a price adjustment).
Can you tell me where the men's wear department is?
Excuse me, where can I find watches? = Can you tell me where I can find watches?
I'm looking for a shirt to go with this pants.
Can I try this on?
It's a little tight.
Do you have this in the next size up?
It's too big.
Do you have the same shirts in the next size down?
I'd like the cut, but I'd like it in pastel.
Does this come in other color?
Does this come in pink?
Do you have this in yellow?
Just looking around.
Are these on sale too?
May I help you?
Are these bags on sale?
What's the discount?
Could I get a discount?
Could I get a reduction in price?
How much is this?
Is the price as mark?
Excuse me, can you ring this up?
That's a good deal, I'll take it.
Can I have it gift-wrap?
Excuse me, is there men's room on this floor?
What time do you open?
What time do you close?
I have plenty of time to shop.
No, thank you, I'm being helped.


Linda, I'd like you to meet my friend, Alex. Linda, let me introduce you to my friend, Alex.
Linda, I'd like to introduce you to my friend, Alex. = Linda, meet Alex.
Linda, have you met Alex? = Linda, there's someone I'd like you to meet.
Alex, this is Linda, a friend from college.
The pleasure is mine. = My pleasure.
Hi, Linda, nice to meet you. = It's pleasure to meet you, Linda.
It's pleasure to meet you too, Alex. = Nice to meet you too, Alex.
Nice meeting you, too. = It's good to meet you, too.


I'm a new graduate student in commerce.
I have an appointment with Sandy.
When did you get into town? I got in yesterday.
I'm staying with a friend(at a friend's).
I wanna get some information about off-campus housing.
I applied for on-campus housing.
When can I move in?
I'm looking for a studio within walking distance of the campus.
Do you have the latest listings of studio here?
I'd like to see Mr. Moore about housing.
I'm supposed to have a room assigned here.


I'm having trouble deciding what courses I should take for the fall semester.
I'm not clear about what courses I should take.
What did you wanna see me about?
I wanted to get your advice in selecting courses.
Do you have the class schedule with you?
I'll go get a copy.
It's a studio off 4th Avenue.
I'm planning to sit in on Artificial Intelligence.
I'm gonna drop AI = I'm thinking of dropping AI.
There is a time conflict with another course I'm taking.
When's the class?
How many times does the class meet a week?
I have to be at work = I have to work
What make you ask?
Where do you go to school? = What school do you go to?
What made you choose this course?
I've always been interested in learning about it.


What year are you in? = What year of school are you in?
What program are you in? = What's your major?
I'm in commerce
Before I get into anything, I'd like to know a little about each of you.
Why don't you introduce yourself briefly?
Let's start with the gentleman at the far right.
I'm monitoring commerce.
How was your information project coming along?
Great, I'm writing the report now.
How are you coming along with information project?
I'm dragging my feet on it.
How are you coming along with your project in Professor John's class?
I'm just marking time. = I'm not making any progress
What's the report due? = When's the deadline for the report?
That makes two of us. = Same here
Why don't we (Let's) get together and discuss a problem sometime.
I should really shape up.


I wanna check these out.
I wanna return these.
How long can I keep them?
I just returned them.
I'm so forgetful.
I need to keep them for a couple of more days. = Can I get an extension?


Can I get two copies of my transcript? = I want two copies of my transcript.
Can I get a certificate of registration?
How soon can I get them?
What's the service charge? = How much is the service charge (fee)?
How do I get them?
I prefer to get them by mail.


I'm throwing a farewell party for John Friday night. Can you come?
Sure, I wouldn't miss it for all the money in the world.
We're having a potluck party this coming Friday.
I have a prior appointment.
What should I bring? Bring a dish of your choice.
Should I bring anything?
No, just bring yourself.
Tim and I are putting together a potluck party for Friday evening.
Why don't you bring some beverage like soda or beer?
It's good to run into you. What's up?
I'm giving a party Saturday night to celebrate the end of the semester.
Can you make it?
That sounds groovy.
Who else is invited?
I was wasted (plastered, hammered, blacked out) last night.
I was as drunk as a skunk.
I was tipsy last night.


What's the weather like today? What does the weatherman say?
It's overcast (cloudy).
It's sunny and breezy (light wind)
A hot wave is on its way.
I can't believe how hot it is today. = It's real scorcher
We're gonna have a thunderstorm late in the afternoon.
We haven't had rain for two weeks.
The weatherman says we're gonna have some rain.
A bit overcast and very muggy.
How was your day? It's been a real scorcher.
It's raining buckets(cats and dogs).
It's drizzling now.
I hope the rain would let off soon.
This is the rainy season.
I wonder if it will rain tomorrow.


Let's go for a dip = Let's take a dip. = Let's go swimming = Do you wanna go for a dip
I'd rather relax and suck up some rays here.
Let's go surfing, then.
I don't know why you don't wanna go to into the water.
You've got a nice tan.
It makes you look healthier.
My shoulders are smarting.
I've got nasty sunburn.
How's the water? I'm gonna test the water.
It's too cold to swim in.
I can't leave this place without getting my feet wet in the seawater.
The waves are breaking too high.
I think the tide is coming in(going out)
Look at the waves crashing against the rock.
It's so mesmerizing.
Take a deep breath of the sea air.
It'll refresh your mind.
Why don't you come along?
Let me teach you how to swim = Why don't I teach you how to swim
Let me put on more sun's cream first.
I don't wanna get sunburn.
I've got a charley horse in my legs.
I'd rather get a quick bite to eat.
Do you wanna throw the frisbee


My feet are killing me. Will you slow down?
You walk so fast. I can't keep up with you.
Why don't I (Let me) carry that bag for you?
How many more miles do we have to go?
How many more miles are there to the cabin?
Do you wanna a picture of yourself here?
Let me take a picture of you.
Can we stop here for a moment? = Can we rest a few more minutes?
You're out of shape.
You ought to quit smoking.
We won't be able to make it to the valley before dark.
Don't fall behind = Keep up with me.
The rest of the trail is less challenging.


I don't feel like eating.
You're usually a big eater.
You haven't eaten much =You haven't touched your food at all =You hardly touched a thing
I have a poor(strong) appetite these days.
I just lost my appetite.
I think I'm gonna call in sick
I have a terrible toothache because of a cavity.
I can't chew anything.
I'm on a diet these days.
I'm trying to cut fat on.
Eating is no longer pleasure.
I've got to lose weight = I really should lose some weight.
I put on 6 pounds in 2 months.
Aren't you eating lunch?
I'm gonna skip it.
How's your diet going?
Why don't you take off some sports like tennis or golf?
I see you're really into exercising these days.
I can't fit into the pants.
I bought only a year ago.
I'm trying to watch my weight.
That's why you have to exercise.
You had it coming.
I wish I had a flat stomach and a slim waist.
Do 30 sit-ups a day.
At present weight, You are at risk of heart disease.
I have to do something about beer belly.
I run in the morning and work out at a health club twice a week.
What exercise do you recommend?
Try jumping rope.
It's good for burning fat fast.
Are you gonna show me the rope?
What made you start it all of sudden?


I'm having trouble finding aspirin(something for swollen foot).
I have a severe hangover.
Can you recommend some medicine for hangover?
Have you taken any aspirin?
I have scratches on my knee, what should I put on them?
I have a fever, what should I take?
Do you have anything like massage cream or oil?
I think I have bad indigestion.
Is there a hospital around here?
I've already done, but it didn't do any good.
You look a little pale(You don't look well).
I think I'm coming down with a cold.
A cold is no fun at all.
I know what you mean.
I just felt giddy(dizzy).
You've been on your feet all day.
I just need some rest.
May I take the afternoon off?
I don't feel very well.
Your eyes are blood shot.
I didn't sleep a wink last night
I always wake up in the middle of night and can't get back to sleep.
I can't sleep at night.
I have insomnia.
I have a good cure for it.
It'll make you easier to fall asleep.


Anything wrong with me?
I don't feel like I'm in good shape.
Why do I feel tired all the time? I always feel tired.
What should I do about it?
I have cramps in my stomach


I'd like to subscribe to the newspaper(both daily and Sunday edition).
I'd like to discontinue my subscription.
I'd like to have a delivery on hold for 2 weeks.
I'm not sure which newspaper I should subscribe to.


I'm trying to set up a meeting for Bill, you, and me to discuss our franchise business in Asia.
Will it be possible for you to meet me sometime next week?
I can take time Monday afternoon.
I'll put you down for 2 on Tuesday.
Tomorrow looks more promising.
I have a time slot open 2 to 3.
Will that work for you?
Is everyone here(present)?
I'll call the meeting to order.
Let's get on with business.
We've gathered to brainstorm on marketing strategies.
So, feel free to speak anything you want.
Tell us your idea and we'll discuss them together.
The meeting has been called to eval‎‎‎!uate what we have achieved in productivity enhancement.
Who wants to take the floor first?
Who wants to speak first?
May I start?
May I speak first?
Just to break the ice.
That's the excellent suggestion.
We had a brainstorming meeting on that question yesterday.
Anything come out of the meeting?
To begin(start) with, I'd like to call upon the production manager to brief us on the program.


Did you have any trouble getting here?
We can take you down to the workshop whenever you're ready.
Would you like to look around our plant?
I've already wanted to have a first hand look at your production line.
I'm anxious to look around your facility.
How did you enjoy your tour of the workshop?
Very impressive.
I'm particularly impressed by your state-of-the-art facility and innovated quality control program.
No wonder you produce such top notch quality products.
I'm glad you like what you saw.
We're ready to place on new order for 5,000 coats.
We need them before X-MAS. Can you deliver?
Do you mind if I ask Ron a production manager to join us?
He can provide you with more detailed information.
The taxi I was in had a flat tire.
My alarm clock didn't go off or might it do, and I turned it off in my sleep.
That happens to me too.
I really got chewed out by Bob.
I transfer you to another office.
Am I getting a promotion?
You'll be working as a security guard permanently on the graveyard shift.
Have you finished inventory check up?
I found some serious inconsistencies in the report from the shop floor.
I'm trying to get the bottom of it.
Did you get me the stock report?
No, I'm still working on it.
I need to take it to the meeting this afternoon.
I'll have it done before you leave.
What happened to the report on the Korean market?
I just started writing it. Have you been goofing up?
I was tied up with something else.
Redo the report.
It's loaded with spelling errors(holes).
I ran it through a spell check twice.
You've been on that thing for almost 2 weeks.
I've been helping Lee with the presentation.
Take this report back and redo it.
I ran over the figures at least 3 times.
Can I take tomorrow(the week) off?
I was wondering if I could take the rest of day off?
You want to leave now?
Do you mind if I ask why?


I deleted a file by accident(accidentally).
I can't recover it.
Is there any way I can recover it?
Try undeleting. I don't know how to use that utility.
You didn't back it up?
I make a point of backing up everything I created on the computer.
I can't open a file on my computer.
It says the file corrupted.
It means there are errors in the file.
You can fix them by running scan disk.
Something's terribly wrong with my computer.
The document's full of strange characters.
It could be a computer virus.
If that's the case, reboot the system and run a virus check up utility.
I lost all the work I've done today.
You didn't save it?
The problem's supposed to create a backup file automatically.
But I see no trace of it.
You can't count on program.
They sometimes slip off.
The backup files created under a different directory.
Let's run the file finder.
The backup file's in a temp directory of the program.
Make sure you save your document next time.


I want to rent an apartment.
I'm looking for an apartment to rent.
I want a 2-bedroom apartment(a studio apartment near the subway).
Well, just for myself.
I don't need that much space.
Is it brand-new?
Can I see it?
What's the rent? What are their rents?
Did you say the rent include hot water?
Did you offer a six-month lease(short-term lease like for 6 months)?
What do I have to pay to the land load?
What's the broker fee? How do I pay?
What's the rent due?
Is there a security deposit (nominal key deposit)?


We're moving into the house 102.
We've just moved into yellow house around the corner.
We have movers helping us.
Where do I put my trash?
Is there a school close by?
It's a 5 minutes walk.
My kids are about the same age.
It's nice neighborhood to raise children in.
Don't let me hold you up.
It's apartment 203.
The roof is leaking.
There is no hot water (heat).
We have no hot water.
The hot water is off.
There are roaches in the kitchen.
Tell him the dispose wasn't working either while you're at it
I'm having a house warming party this Saturday.
I opened the last box yesterday.
We still have a lot of unpacking to do.
I start serving drink at 6 and dinner at 7.
I'd like to have my phone disconnected.


Did(Didn't) you get my e-mail message?
I've already sent you a reply.
I'll fax the document to you.
My fax number is 222-2222.
When can I get your feed back?
I'll e-mail my document to you ASAP.
I haven't checked my e-mail today yet(for 2 days).
You'd better check it then.
I'll find your document.
Can you tell me what the message was about?
How do I get you the document?
You can send it to me by e-mail.
How do I do that?
You just attach the document to a message.
I have this business proposal I want you to look at.
I'll fax it to you this afternoon.
How soon can you give me your comments?
I'll try to go through the document tonight.
I'll e-mail my feedback to you first thing tomorrow morning.
I sent you a draft letter of credit by e-mail.
How soon do you need my feedback?