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How do you say "do you speak english" in Italian?

Parli inglese

Phrase Noun

In Italian, "do you speak english" is Parli inglese.

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Pronunciation

Parli inglese is PAR-lee een-GLEH-zeh, stress on parli and glese, with the S sounding like a Z.

Grammar notes

Parli inglese is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

do you speak english

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How to remember Parli inglese

Parli comes from parlare, to speak, and inglese simply means English.

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Questions about Parli inglese

How do you pronounce Parli inglese?

Parli inglese is PAR-lee een-GLEH-zeh, stress on parli and glese, with the S sounding like a Z.

Is Parli inglese formal or casual?

Parli inglese is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Parli inglese used in Italian?

Parli inglese is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (do you speak english).

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