ITALIAN IN REAL LIFE
The Italian expression avere un diavolo per capello literally means “to have a devil on every hair,” but Italians use it to describe someone who is extremely angry, irritated, or in a terrible mood.
You may hear this expression when someone is very upset or frustrated.
“Oggi ha un diavolo per capello.”
Today he is in a really bad mood.
Learn common Italian idioms and how Italians naturally use them in everyday conversation.
You are at a restaurant in Italy. The waiter arrives and asks for your order.
You know what you want… but suddenly your mind goes blank.
A simple phrase can solve the situation:
“Vorrei una pizza.”
“I would like a pizza.”
Vorrei is a polite way to ask for something and is commonly used in restaurants, cafés, and everyday situations in Italy.
Examples:
“Vorrei una pizza margherita.”
I would like a Margherita pizza.
“Vorrei un caffè.”
I would like a coffee.
Learn practical Italian phrases for real travel situations and order with confidence.
