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,...
How to Say “How much” in Italian
In Italian, “how much” and “how many” are expressed with the words quanto, quanta, quanti, and quante. The form you use depends on the gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural) of the noun you’re referring to. Let’s break it down together, step by...
How to Say “I Should Do (Something)” in Italian
How to Say “Should” in Italian In Italian, the word “should” is expressed using the present conditional of the verb dovere (to have to, must). This is how you convey advice, recommendations, or mild obligations — just like in...
How To Say “Let’s Go” in Italian
How To Say “Let’s” in Italian Oftentimes, I get asked in my private Italian classes how to say “let’s” in Italian. The thing is, let’s doesn’t have a direct Italian equivalent. Let’s see why. In Italian, let’s is expressed by using...
How to Say “You Have Been” in Italian
Have been in Italia Translating “have been” into Italian is one of the most common mistakes for English speakers. This happens because English and Italian do not think the same way when it comes to this pattern. In Italian, “you have been” or...About
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