Knowing how to say the basic words in each of the countries you are visiting is valuable. Below is a list of terms that I found to be extremely helpful during my stay in Europe. They are in the order of French, Italian, and Spanish. Most Europeans speak multiple languages, including English so it’s rare you will encounter someone who can’t understand you. Nevertheless, I hope this is helpful. Is it necessary to travel with a dictionary? I would totally invest in one, although I forgot mine at home it always helps to be prepared.
French: Bonjour
Italian: Bonjourno/Ciao!
Spanish: Hola
GoodBye/See you later
French: Au Revoir
Italian: Arrivederci/ Ciao!
Spanish: Adios
Good Evening
French: Bonsoir
Italian: Buonasera
Spanish: Buena tarde
Thank You
French: Merci
Italian: Grazie
Spanish: Gracias
Where is…
French: Où est
Italian: Dove si trova (didn’t have to use this because all the Italians we encountered spoke English)
Spanish: Donde esta …
How much…
French: Combine
Italian: Quanto
Spanish: Cuánto
Wine
French: Vin
Italian: Vino
Spanish: Vino