How to Say ‘How’ in Italian
1. Come The most frequent translation of ‘how’ in Italian, is come. ‘Come’ is used as an interrogative word in many common Italian questions, such as: Come stai?how are you?Come ti chiami?what is your name?Come ti senti?how do you...
Beato me! Beati loro! But.. what does it mean?
How to use the word “beato” in Italian The word ‘Beato’ is an adjective indicating a person who feels very happy about themselves or the good fortune of someone else. It can be translated into English as ‘lucky’ or, even more...
Giorno and Giornata: What’s the Difference?
Giorno vs. Giornata Today I want to explore one of the most common questions I’ve received from students learning Italian: Is there a difference between giorno and giornata? Yes — and it’s not a small one! Let’s take a closer look at how each word is...
Mastering Italian: Fa Bene/Fa male
This article will explain the meaning and use of two common Italian expressions using the verb fare. Fare bene vs. fare male These two often appear in colloquial Italian with different meanings. The most common ones are to show approval or...About
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