36: English words used in Italian (that don’t exist in English!)

Do you know what a “box” is in Italian? It might not be what you think it is! Over the years, the Italian language has borrowed many words from English, but they don’t always have the same meaning. The good news is, you already know the words, so they’re very easy to remember - you just have to learn the new meaning in Italian.

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Today’s words

Italian/English

latte = milk

box = garage

zona living = literally “living zone”. Often used to talk about living room/kitchen combos

toast = a toasted sandwich, usually with ham and cheese

slip = underwear/pants/briefs (men and women)

molto fashion = very fashionable

stage = work experience

beauty = washbag

baby parking/asilo = crèche or nursery

feeling = chemistry/rapport

Una fiction = a tv series