Italian Translators in Australia

As we all probably know, Italian is the official language of Italy. However, it is also one of the four official languages in Switzerland and interestingly enough, you will find Italian speakers in countries like; Corsica (France), Croatia, Malta, Vatican State, San Marino, and Slovenia.

Another interesting fact, Italian is also the second most spoken language in Argentina. Countries like Eritrea and Libya used to be Italian colonies and therefore Italian was spoken there, however, this is on the decline.

The influence of the Italian culture, in regards to architecture, music, food, design, literature, and science is very blatant in other languages.

Just think for a moment..

Have you eaten or ordered a pizza, spaghetti or a cappuccino?

Have you ever said things like fiasco, propaganda or simply ciao?

Or are you familiar with words in music like a cappella, maestro, orchestra, piano OR solo?

Some words in Italian or English for that matter sounds familiar or friendly but yet it can mean something completely different.

Be careful when trying to ask for a camera – In Italian, if you say “una camera” , you will be guided to the nearest accommodation or hotel. It means “room”. The correct word for camera is “macchina fotografica”

Another useful tip when ordering pizza and you say “pepperoni”, you will end up with peppers instead. The word for the spicy sausage you are after is “salame piccante”

Also, when traveling we all love to say how much we “like something”, make sure you say “mi piace” and not “mi piaci” when talking to someone as “mi piaci” means “I like you” not “ I like it”. That could avoid some weird misunderstanding!

Being polite in Italian especially there are so many different ways of saying you;

– For people that you know and are on first-name basis, then “tu” is appropriate or else use “Lei” and the plural respectively is “voi” and “Loro”