Italian Pronominal Verbs: Avercela (Ce l’hai con me?) + Exercise
What does avercela mean? Avercela (con qualcuno) is a pronominal verb that means: to be mad at someone to have something against someone to have beef with someone It’s always followed by the preposition con. Examples in Context Ce l’hai con me? → Are you mad at me?...
How to Say “Any” in Italian
English “Any” vs Italian One of the trickiest words for English speakers learning Italian is any. The problem? Italian doesn’t always use a direct equivalent. Depending on the context, any may: disappear completely, turn into a partitive article (del,...
Best Neighborhoods in Rome for Italian Learners
Disclaimer: This isn’t a guide to the fancy, glossy side of Rome. It’s about where Romans actually live. Speak Italian in Rome When people think of staying in Rome, they usually imagine Trastevere, Monti, or the historic center. Beautiful, yes, but also...
How to Use Qualsiasi in Italian
What does qualsiasi mean? In English, qualsiasi usually translates as “any” or “whatever.” Examples: Puoi scegliere un libro qualsiasi. → You can choose any book. Dimmi qualsiasi cosa. → Tell me whatever you want. Think of qualsiasi as a way to say: “it doesn’t...About
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