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Italian Flag
~Three equal vertical bands (green, white, and red)
~According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions, colors hold strong symbolism. The colors symbolize:
* White- peace and honesty
*Red- hardiness, bravery, strength, and valor
*Green- hope, joy,and love
http://www.flags-flags-flags.org.uk/italian-flag.htm
~According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions, colors hold strong symbolism. The colors symbolize:
* White- peace and honesty
*Red- hardiness, bravery, strength, and valor
*Green- hope, joy,and love
http://www.flags-flags-flags.org.uk/italian-flag.htm
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Top 10 Phrases Spoken In Italian
Italian Phrases for Travelers:
- Arrivederci (ah-ree-vay-der-chee) - Good bye (formal)
- Buon giorno! (bwon gee-orno) - Good day
- Buona sera! (bwon-uh say-ruh) - Good afternoon/evening
- Ciao! (chow) - Hello or goodbye (informal, but used often)
- Come sta? (koh-may stah) - How are you?
- Sto bene (stoh behn-ay) - I am well
- Per favore (pehr fah-voh-ray) - Please
- Grazie! (grah-tseeay) - Thanks!
- Mi scusi (mee skoo-zee) - Excuse me
- Prego. (pray-go) - You're welcome. Sometimes used as a polite phrase for permission ("May I?" or "If you please."), such as a waiter saying "prego" before taking your empty plate.