by Serena | Jul 5, 2024 | B1, intermediate, Italian grammar
Passato Prossimo vs. Imperfetto of Essere in Italian If you’re learning Italian as an English speaker, you might wonder when to use “è stato/a” (or “sono stato”) versus “era” or “ero.” They all translate to “it was” or “I...
by Serena | Dec 18, 2021 | PODCAST
by Serena | Dec 17, 2023 | vocabulary
What to say when you’re sick in Italian? Whether you got Covid (hopefully not) or the seasonal flu (influenza stagionale), these phrases will help you describe your symptoms or ask about someone’s health conditions. How to say ‘I’m sick’...
by Serena | Dec 7, 2023 | Italian grammar
Essere and esserci are different verbs. Essere means “to be”. Esserci means “to be there”. Esserci is the infinitive verb of the common forms “c’è” and “ci sono”, which state the presence...
by Serena | Dec 6, 2023 | Italian grammar
Are essere and stare different? Are essere and stare different? Yes. While essere means ‘to be,’ stare means both ‘to stay’ and ‘to be,’ but it is mostly used to mean ‘to stay’ or...