194: You’re (probably) using the wrong “excuse me” in Italian

Excuse me in Italian might seem simple, but there are actually four ways to say it. Here’s when and how to use each one, so you’ll always get it right in Italy.

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Today's Italian words:

Scusi, il conto per favore = Excuse me (formal), the bill please

Scusi, è libero? = Excuse me (formal), is it free?

Scusa Matteo, dove sono i biglietti? = Sorry Matteo, where are the tickets?

Scusate, siete in fila? = Excuse me (you plural), are you in the line?

Scusate, è questo il treno per Bologna? = Excuse me (you plural), is this the train for Bologna?