60 Useful Italian Phrases For Cyclists

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Here are some Italian phrases for travelers that want to do some cycling while in Italy. These useful Italian phrases for cyclists cover a wide range of topics, from asking for directions to sharing your love of bicycling.

Basic Italian Phrases

1. Ciao – Hello
2. Arrivederci – Goodbye
3. Per favore – Please
4. Grazie – Thank you
5. Prego – You’re welcome
6. Scusi – Excuse me
7. Mi scusi – Excuse me (more formal)
8. Come stai? – How are you?
9. Sto bene – I’m fine / Sta bene? – You’re fine?
10. Come ti chiami? – What’s your name?
11. Mi chiamo ________ – My name is ________

Asking For Directions In Italian

12. Dove sono? – Where am I?
13. Dove posso trovare un ________? – Where is it possible to find a ________?
14. Come si va a ________? – How do I get to ________?
15. È lontano? – Is it far?
16. Quanti chilometri è? – How many kilometers is it?

Italian Cycling Terms For Bike Parts

17. La bicicletta – Bicycle
18. Il casco – Helmet
19. I’ copertoni – Tires
20. Ruote (REW ohtay) – wheels
21. Camera d’aria (KAH mayr ah DAR ee ah) – inner tube
22. Freni (FREN ee) – brakes
23. La catena – Chain
24. La sella – Saddle (bike seat)
25. La luce – Light
26. La pompa – Pump
27. I pedali – Pedals
28. Telaio (tel LIE oh) – bike frame
29. Borraccia (boar RAH cha) – Water bottle
30. Catena (kah TEN ah) – chain
31. Manubrio (mah NEW brio) – handlebar

Basic Italian Phrases About Cycling Trips

32. Pedalata – Bike ride
33. Pedalata dura – Hard bike ride
34. Percorso – course
35. Piano – flat
36. Pedalata piano – flat bike ride
37. Percorso piano – flat course
38. Percorso lungo – long course
39. Percorso corto – short course
40. Pedalata leggera (leh JER ah) – light pedaling bike ride
41. Pedalata a mani alte – literally means “bike ride and hands tall”, or riding with your hands on top of the handle bars
42. Andare regolari – To “go regular”, or ride at a normal pace
43. Rotto (roe toe) – Broken
44. La bicicletta é rotta – The bike is broken
45. la mia bicicletta é rotta (BEACH-IC-letta) – My bike is broken
46. Aiuto! Ia mia bicicletta é rotta. (Aye u toe)- Help! My bike is broken.

Expressing Emotions

47. Sono felice – I’m happy
48. Sono triste – I’m sad
49. Sono arrabbiato – I’m angry
50. Sono stanco – I’m tired
51. Ho fame – I’m hungry
52. Sono assetato – I’m thirsty
53. Mi fa male – It hurts

Other Useful Phrases For Bicycling

54. Mi piace andare in bicicletta – I like to go cycling
55. Sono un ciclista – I’m a cyclist
56. È una bella giornata per andare in bicicletta – It’s a beautiful day for a bike ride
57. Fai attenzione! – Be careful!
58. Buon giro in bicicletta! – Good tour with bike! (Have a nice bike ride!)

Pedalata!

Italy is a beautiful country with a rich cycling history. Whether you’re planning a leisurely family bike ride through the Italian countryside, or a challenging tour of the Amalfi Coast, it’s helpful to know a few Italian words to help you communicate with locals and other cyclists.

If you’re not sure how to pronounce a phrase, try using the Google Translate app. It can be helpful to hear the phrase pronounced correctly before you try to use it.

I hope this list of useful Italian phrases for cyclists has been helpful. If you’re planning a cycling trip to Italy, I encourage you to learn as many of these phrases as possible. It will help you communicate with locals and other cyclists, and it will make your trip more enjoyable.

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