The essential local words you need to know when travelling with Kids in Italy

Yes, you are travelling with Bambini, and if they are above 15 they might call them Ragazzi, if new born Neonati.

Your youngest ones might still be needing a pacifier and if you lost it you might want to go to the pharmacy and ask for a new “ciuccio”. And why not, buy also some diapers, “pannolini”.

When all your family is excited to experience their first real Italian restaurant, some children might need a high chair “seggiolone” to sit and a bib “bavaglino” to avoid their first stain of pasta or pizza sauce on the brand new baby dress bought for the holiday.

A word that is always present in the mind of a kid especially on vacation is games, giochi.

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You might want to ask the hotel if they can provide you some table games “giochi da tavolo” or cards “carte da gioco” during a rainy evening to spend indoor.

When walking around the center of Italian cities you might need to buy some tissues “fazzolettini” or Metro tickets ""biglietti"".

You can find them in any tobacco and stamps shop called “Tabaccheria”. There you can buy also a new locker “lucchetto” for your suitcase “valigia” and a converter “spina convertitore” for your phones and electronics (remember plugs in Italy are different form Uk and Usa).

Learn Basic Latin Words

Latin is the ancient language of Italy as well as the origin of most of the Engligh vocabulary. Pretty much everywhere you can find old Latin inscriptions. Have fun with your family in trying to translate some basics one relating to your mother tongue.

Speak with Locals

Italians love to speak to foreigners even if they do not know English. Do not be afraid of trying to ask them for directions or suggestions. Sometimes it is preferebale than using online tools and maps.