9 Very Common Filler Words in Italian
Once I heard an American saying that we Italian can speak by making long sentences without saying a word. It was a joke, with a touch of irony. Italians do use a lot of filler words when they speak informally. What is a filler word? A filler...
Beato me! Beati loro! But.. what does it mean?
How to use the word “beato” in Italian The word ‘Beato’ is an adjective indicating a person who feels very happy about themselves or the good fortune of someone else. It can be translated into English as ‘lucky’ or, even more...
Bel, Quel, Buon (How to Use Them)
Bel or Bello? Quel or Quello? Everyone knows that quello means “that” and bello means “beautiful” or “nice.” If you’ve been learning Italian for a while, you may have noticed that...
Bene, Bravo, Bello and Buono: What’s the difference?
Bene One of the most common mistakes I hear from English native speakers when speaking Italian is misusing the word “bene.” While it is often used to mean “good,” this usage is incorrect. In fact, “good” only translates to...
Devo vs. Ho bisogno di: The Difference Simply Explained
No, they are not the same and they are not interchangeable. If you’re an English speaker, you might have been inclined to default “I need” to “Ho bisogno”, but this is often incorrect. The best translation of “I need” is...About
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