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How to say “Do you speak English?” in Italian

Parla inglese?

PAR-lah een-GLEH-zeh?

formal

Parla is the polite Lei form, right for strangers and staff. Use Parli inglese? with peers. Starting in Italian before switching is appreciated.

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ItalianPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
Parli inglese?PAR-lee een-GLEH-zeh?Do you speak English? (informal)With young people or peers

In a sentence

Mi scusi, parla inglese?

mee SKOO-zee, PAR-lah een-GLEH-zeh?

Excuse me, do you speak English?

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