Here is a short list of expressions commonly used when placing a call or
answering the phone.
Please note that in Italian, as in English, it is considered common courtesy on
the part of the caller to state one's own name before asking to talk to someone.
| Attènda, prègo... | Hold on, please... |
| Attèndere prègo | Hold on, please... |
| C'è Mario? | Is Mario there? |
| Chi débbo dire? | Who should I say is calling? |
| Chi dévo annunciare? | Who may I say is calling? |
| Chi è? | Who is this? |
| Chi parla? | Who's this? |
| Con chi desidera parlare? | Whom would you like to speak with? |
| Con chi parlo? | Whom am I talking to? |
| È caduta la linea. | We were cut off. |
| È in casa Claudia? No, non c'è. | Is Claudia home? No, she's not. |
| Le passo... | I'll let you talk to... |
| Mi chiamo Rossi, vorrèi parlare con... | My name is Rossi, I would like to talk to ... |
| Mi può passare Gino? | May I talk to Gino? |
| Potrèi parlare con... | May I talk to... |
| Prónto! | Hello! |
| Prónto, chi parla? | Hello, who's this? |
| Richiamo più tardi. | I'll call back later. |
| Ripròvi più tardi. | Call back later. |
| Sóno io | This is she/he |
| Sóno Luigi | This is Luigi |
| Viène subito. | She/he'll be right with you. |
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