Molto vs. Tanto: The Difference
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 As adverb...
‘I Can Do It!’ – How to Use ‘Farcela’ in Everyday Italian Conversations
What does “farcela” mean? Are you learning Italian and confused by the verb “farcela”? Don’t worry – this common expression is simpler than it looks! “Farcela” essentially means “to manage,” “to...
“Pensare a” vs “Pensare di”: The Difference and How to Use Them Correctly
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...
How to Say “I Would Like” in Italian
Vorrei vs. Mi Piacerebbe: What’s the Difference? In Italian, there are two common ways to say “I would like”: “vorrei” and “mi piacerebbe.” While both can be translated as “I would like” in English, they are used in slightly...
The Italian “Ci”: A Simple Guide
The use of ci can be tricky because in Italian, we use this one small word in various ways, each with different English equivalents. So, the particle “ci” doesn’t have a single fixed meaning; its meaning changes depending on the context. As with many...About
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