by Serena | Jun 23, 2025 | parole difficili
Addirittura is one of those words that pops up often in conversation but doesn’t have a direct translation in English. So, what does it mean? It’s an adverb, and an emotional one: a word Italians use to show surprise, disbelief, or to emphasize that something is...
by Serena | May 16, 2025 | Italian grammar, parole difficili
Ciò is a small pronoun that refers to an idea, a fact or a situation: “this,” “that,” or, in ciò che, “what.” You’ll read it much more often than you’ll hear it, because it sounds a bit formal. Here’s what it...
by Serena | Apr 16, 2025 | parole difficili, vocabulary
In this article, I’ll explain the differences between five common Italian verbs related to clothing: mettersi, vestirsi, vestire, indossare, and portare. They all have to do with clothes, so many students mix them up, but they’re not interchangeable: each...
by Serena | Mar 21, 2025 | beginner Italian, parole difficili, vocabulary
Molto and tanto are similar Italian adverbs but not interchangeable. While both mean “very” or “a lot,” molto is more neutral for factual descriptions, while tanto adds emotional emphasis to expressions. When to Use Molto...
by Serena | Feb 28, 2025 | Italian grammar, parole difficili
The passato prossimo/present perfect (ho saputo) and imperfetto/imperfect (sapevo) of the verb sapere have two different meanings. Let’s break them down in detail. Ho Saputo (Passato Prossimo) Meaning: “I found out” or “I learned” Usage:...
by Serena | Feb 25, 2025 | Italian grammar, parole difficili, vocabulary
The Italian verb pensare (to think) can be followed by two different prepositions: a or di. They have different meanings and are not interchangeable. So when do you use one or the other? Let’s see together! In short Pensare a + person or thing = to think about:...
