Dire and Parlare: The Difference

Dire and Parlare: The Difference

How do you say ‘to talk’ in Italian? Is it ‘dire’ or ‘parlare’? Let’s see. Dire and parlare are two Italian verbs frequently mistaken for each other, yet they have distinct meanings. In this post, I will go over the two words...
Italian Passato Prossimo

Italian Passato Prossimo

What is passato prossimo in Italian?  Passato prossimo is the main past tense in Italian and is used to express actions and events that occurred in the past.  Usually, it appears together with time expressions such as ieri – yesterday  stamattina –...
Is Sicilian a Language? 

Is Sicilian a Language? 

If you are a passionate Italophile, the odds are you have been faced with the complex topic of “the languages and dialects of Italy.” If you have ever traveled to Sicily or you are planning to, you might have wondered if Sicilian people will...
Condizionale Presente: A Simple Guide

Condizionale Presente: A Simple Guide

The present conditional (condizionale presente) is a verb form that is the equivalent of the English pattern ” would + any verb”, when it’s used to express a wish or possibility. In other words, the conditional is used to express what you would do if, ask...
46 Italian phrases related to Yoga

46 Italian phrases related to Yoga

If you like yoga and you are learning Italian, this list will come in handy when traveling to Italy. Joining a local yoga group or a yoga retreat in Italy is a beautiful experience to practice your Italian in a real-life situation while practicing one of your favorite...
How to Express Love and Affection in Italian

How to Express Love and Affection in Italian

If you don’t know it yet, the Italian Language makes a difference between loving someone and loving something or to do something. Making sure to learn this subtle difference, is the only way to avoid awkward moments with your Italian friends or lovers! Loving...