Espressioni popolari and frasi popolari are Italian equivalents of the English phrase "popular phrases." Birthplace, context and personal preference determine whether what translates literally as "popular expressions" (case 1) or "popular phrases" (example 2) suits. The respective pronunciations will be "EY-spres-SYO-nee PO-po-LA-ree" and "FRA-see PO-pa-LA-ree" in Pisan Italian.
popolare.
good morning to everyone!
"Monica" is the same in Italian and in English.Specifically, the Italian and the English words are feminine proper nouns. In both languages, the name is a popular choice for first and middle names. The Italian pronunciation is "MOH-nee-kah."
Usi populari is an Italian equivalent of the English word "folkways." The masculine plural phrase translates literally as "popular conventions (customs, practices, traditions, uses)" in English. The pronunciation will be "OO-zi PO-poo-LA-ree" in Italian.
Va' all'inferno Vai al diavolo but it is not very popular They use Va' a quel paese.
"Pray for me!" in English means Pregate per me! in Italian. The phrase most famously and recently refers to a popular daily television program hosted by Arianna Ciampoli. The pronunciation will be "prey-GA-tey per mey" in Italian.
"Beautiful" is an English equivalent of the Italian word bella. The feminine singular word serves as an adjective, noun or pronoun when beginning with a small letter and as a popular diminutive for Isabella ("Isabel," "Isabelle") when starting with a capital letter. The pronunciation will be "BEL-la" in Pisan Italian.
Pompei is an Italian equivalent of the English name "Pompeii." The proper name, whose origins may go back to the extinct Oscan language word pompe for "five" -- references an ancient southwest Italian city that is a popular tourist destination and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The pronunciation will be "POM-pey" in Italian.
O sole mio is an Italian phrase which when translated into English means my sunshine. There is a popular Italian song, O Sole Mio, which has been covered by artists such as Tony Bennett and Luciano Pavarotti.
Vi amo tutte e due! is an Italian equivalent of the English phrase "I love you both!" The declarative/exclamatory sentence most famously references the title of a popular song by Alberto Anelli and Justine. The pronunciation will be "vee A-mo TOOT-tey DOO-ey" in Italian.
Stromboli is the same in English and Italian. The Italian loan name references a volcanic isle whose etymology goes back to the Greek word Στρογγύλη (Strongulē, "round") whereas the Italian loan word refers to a cheese- and meat-filled, pizza dough-encircled turnover popular among Italian-Americans. Either way, the pronunciation remains "STROM-bo-lee" in Italian.
Grande è il Signor! is an Italian equivalent of the English phrase "Great is the Lord!" The declarative/exclamatory statement most famously references a hymn whose performance is popular with choir-loving audiences. The pronunciation will be "GRAN-dey eh eel see-NYO-rey" in Italian.