Ciao
'Hello' in Italian
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Italian is a Romance language derived from Latin, spoken primarily in Italy and parts of Switzerland, with around 65 million native speakers worldwide. It is known for its musicality, with a vowel-heavy phonetic structure and clear, syllabic pronunciation. Italian uses the Latin alphabet and has a relatively straightforward grammar compared to other Romance languages, with gendered nouns (masculine and feminine) and verb conjugations that vary by tense, mood, and person. Its vocabulary has influenced many languages, especially in music, art, and cuisine, with terms like "pizza," "opera," and "piano." Italian is the official language of Italy, San Marino, and Vatican City, and it is widely studied for its cultural and historical significance.