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In English, we often use the phrase “I wish…” to convey a strong desire or hope for something that is unlikely to happen or is impossible. In Italian, there isn’t a single direct translation for “I wish,” so we have to use a variety of alternative expressions that convey a similar meaning. Below you will ... Read more
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These Italian conversation questions get students talking about what they do in the morning and how they get ready for the day in Italian!
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Allettante is an adjective in Italian that means tempting, attractive or inviting. It derives from the verb allettare (to entice, to attract), which in turn comes from the Latin allectare. When it modifies masculine and feminine singular nouns, the form remains the same, or in other words, the -e ending doesn’t change. For example: Il ... Read more
Italian is a phonetic language, so learning the Italian alphabet gives you a huge advantage. Here are the Italian letters and their sounds!
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One of the sweetest words in the Italian language is coccola (feminine), which is how you’d say cuddle or snuggle. An interesting fact about this word is that it usually appears in its plural form coccole. Ai bambini piccoli piacciono molto le coccole. Young children really like cuddles. When not referring to a sweet embrace, ... Read more
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With just 500 words, you can understand most Italian conversations.
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Colorful poster for the classroom and for the playroom, for Italian language teachers and for parents teaching Italian to their children. Decorate your kids room or use for your Italian school. Make learning fun! Includes common Italian greetings with the corresponding English translation. Available in 2 sizes: 11x17 i
Italians love to travel, whether it be abroad or within their own country. Some prefer short staycations in Italy by the sea, whereas others are drawn to foreign countries, with France, Greece and Spain topping the list. In fact, it is said that there are now more Italians living abroad than in Italy! The word ... Read more
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Practice Italian definite articles / articoli determinativi with these free printable grammar worksheets + full answer keys!
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Today we’re going to be talking about one of my favourite verbs in Italian, brontolare, meaning to grumble or complain in a low voice. It comes from the Greek word βροντάω (vrontáo), which means to thunder or rumble. An easy way to remember this verb is to think of brontosaurus, the well-known dinosaur whose name ... Read more
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The Italian word for a joke that is silly or tasteless, or that is supposed to come off as witty but falls flat due to its inappropriateness, is the feminine noun spiritosaggine. Often used in its plural form spiritosaggini, it derives from the adjective spiritoso which can translate as either witty or smart-alecky depending on ... Read more
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The adjective cervellotico in Italian translates in numerous ways including bizarre, illogical, irrational or odd. It can describe bizarre people, as well as things that don’t correspond to the truth or aren’t founded on reason. Because it is an adjective, the ending changes according to the gender and/or plurality of the subject. For example: Masculine ... Read more
Today we are going to be looking at the pronominal verb infischiarsene which means to not give a damn about something or to not care in colloquial Italian. It is very similar in meaning to the more widely known verb fregarsene, albeit a little less vulgar. What is a pronominal verb, you might ask? Well, ... Read more
It seems that my young son’s personality is forever changing. At six months, he was an adventurous and confident baby. But then, just a week shy of turning ten months old, he suddenly became extremely clingy and permaloso, crying at the strangest things, from crinkling paper to the sound of me sweeping up his post-dinner ... Read more
The word mozzafiato in Italian translates as breathtaking in English. It is a combination of the verb mozzare (to cut off) and the noun fiato (breath), two words that also make up the expression mozzare il fiato (to take one’s breath away). In both languages, these words refer to anything that arouses so much amazement ... Read more
If you happen to meet someone who simply doesn’t care about other people’s problems or the issues facing the world, they may be suffering from what is called menefreghismo in Italian (masculine, plural: menefreghismi). Sadly, there isn’t really a word-for-word translation for menefreghismo in English, which is a shame because we could definitely benefit from ... Read more
Knowing how to say “I don’t know” in Italian is an essential skill for communicating because it can be a lifesaver in various situations. Whether you’re a tourist navigating the streets of Italy, a student engaging in conversation with native speakers, or a professional in an Italian-speaking environment, knowing how to candidly admit that you ... Read more
Today’s word of the day is bound to raise your spirits if you’re feeling glum! Allegria (feminine, plural: allegrie) is how you would say cheerfulness, joy or merriment in Italian. If you have trouble remembering this word, it might help to associate it with the musical term allegro, the name given to a lively musical ... Read more
