by Serena | Dec 19, 2023 | A2, intermediate Italian
What does “Stare per” Mean in Italian? The phrase “stare per + infinitive” is used in Italian to indicate that an action is about to happen or is imminent. The verb stare means “to stand” or “to be,” and when...
by Serena | Apr 30, 2021 | Italian culture, adavanced Italian, intermediate Italian, Italian Idioms, Italian proverbs
Italian proverb #1: Tutte le strade portano a Roma ‘Tutte le strade portano a Roma” is a famous Italian. Ir refers to the fact that many different roads were connecting the city with the rest of the Empire. All these roads would have led the travelers to...
by Serena | Oct 8, 2024 | intermediate Italian, Italian grammar
What Are Pronouns in Italian? Pronouns in Italian, like in English, are small words we use to replace nouns. These include direct and indirect object pronouns, as well as the particles ci and ne, which are also considered pronouns. Italian PronounsMeaning in...
by Serena | Jun 6, 2025 | intermediate Italian
What does Sebbene Mean in Italian? Let’s talk about a little word that sounds fancy but pops up all the time in spoken and written Italian: sebbene. Sebbene means “although” or “even though.” It introduces a contrast between two ideas something...