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...
6 Great Italian Writers to Explore the Italian Modern Literature
We all learn a foreign language because we want to use it. No matter what your Italian level is, picking up a remarkable Italian novel and flipping through its pages is a terrific learning practice that will open a door into the world of Italian...
Italian Future Tense: A Simple Guide
The future tense: Italian vs. English The most important thing to remember when learning the future in Italian is that it is used less in Italian than in English. In fact, Italian has a tendency (which comes from Latin) to use the present simple to talk about the near...
What do “Qualsiasi” e “Chiunque” mean?
Qualsiasi (Any) Qualsiasi is one of those words that can often lead to confusion. In this article you will learn how to use it properly when speaking Italian. Qualsiasi is an indefinite adjective, and it is invariable: it means that it is not modifiable,...
Italian Passato Prossimo
What is passato prossimo in Italian? Passato prossimo is the main past tense in Italian and is used to express actions and events that occurred in the past. Usually, it appears together with time expressions such as ieri – yesterday stamattina...About
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