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What does “Stare per” mean in Italian?

What does “Stare per” mean in Italian?

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...
Italian proverb #1: Tutte le strade portano a Roma

Italian proverb #1: Tutte le strade portano a Roma

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...
The Placement of Italian Pronouns in Sentences

The Placement of Italian Pronouns in Sentences

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...
The Italian Word “Sebbene”: How to Use it

The Italian Word “Sebbene”: How to Use it

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...

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