Perché vs. Siccome: The Difference
Perché = Why / Because In Italian, perché is used for both questions and answers: Perché hai chiamato il taxi?Why did you call a cab? Perché ero in ritardo.Because I was late. It explains why something happened — the cause. Ho chiamato il taxi, perché ero in ritardo.I...
Più, Di Più, In Più – When to Use Each Form
Uses of “Più” and Its Combinations The Italian word più means “more” in English. However, it can appear in several different combinations, each with its own specific usage and meaning. Different Forms of “Più” PiùMoreUsed...
PLIDA B1: The Structure.
What’s the PLIDA Exam? The P.L.I.D.A (Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri) is an Italian exam created by the Italian Ministry of Education to test language proficiency at different levels in Italian. It’s intended for people who don’t live or study Italian...
Poco, Poca, Pochi, Poche: A Simple Guide to Italian Quantifiers
If you have ever felt confused about choosing between pochi, poche, or poca, this article is for you. English has separate words to express what in Italian is conveyed by “poco” and its variations, and that’s where the confusion comes from. To choose the correct...About
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