by Serena | Apr 28, 2025 | Italian grammar
In Italian, “how much” and “how many” are expressed with the words quanto, quanta, quanti, and quante. The form you use depends on the gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural) of the noun you’re referring to. Let’s break it down together, step by...
by Serena | Dec 6, 2023 | Italian grammar, intermediate
How to Say “Should” in Italian In Italian, the word “should” is expressed using the present conditional of the verb dovere (to have to, must). This is how you convey advice, recommendations, or mild obligations — just like in...
by Serena | Dec 9, 2024 | vocabulary, vocabulary pills
Vorrei vs. Mi Piacerebbe: What’s the Difference? In Italian, there are two common ways to say “I would like”: “vorrei” and “mi piacerebbe.” While both can be translated as “I would like” in English, they are used in slightly...
by Serena | Nov 26, 2024 | Italian grammar, vocabulary pills
How To Say “Let’s” in Italian Oftentimes, I get asked in my private Italian classes how to say “let’s” in Italian. The thing is, let’s doesn’t have a direct Italian equivalent. Let’s see why. In Italian, let’s is expressed by using...
by Serena | Oct 25, 2024 | vocabulary, vocabulary pills
If you’re learning Italian, you might have noticed that the English verb “to join” is tricky to translate directly, as it doesn’t have just one equivalent in Italian. Instead, several options exist, each depending on the context. Here are some of the most common...