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Incontrare vs. Incontrarsi. The Difference Explained.

Incontrare vs. Incontrarsi. The Difference Explained.

by Serena | Sep 10, 2024 | beginner Italian, parole difficili

The verb incontrare (to meet) can be used with the auxiliary avere: ho incontrato and with the auxiliary essere in its reflexive form: ci siamo incontrati. One of the most recurring questions I get in my private classes is whether there’s any difference between...
“Pensare a” vs “Pensare di”: The Difference and How to Use Them Correctly

“Pensare a” vs “Pensare di”: The Difference and How to Use Them Correctly

by Serena | Feb 25, 2025 | Italian grammar, parole difficili, vocabulary

Pensare a vs. Pensare di The verb pensare in Italian can be used with two different prepositions: “di” or “a”. These two constructions have different meanings and are not interchangeable. So when to use one or another preposition? Let’s...
Molto vs. Tanto: The Difference

Molto vs. Tanto: The Difference

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...
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