Understanding the Differences: ‘Finalmente’, ‘Alla Fine’, and ‘Infine’ in Italian
What is the difference between ‘finalmente’, ‘alla fine’ and ‘infine’? During my classes, I’ve noticed that students often get confused between the use of ‘finalmente,’ ‘alla fine,’ and...
46 Italian phrases related to Yoga
If you like yoga and you are learning Italian, this list will come in handy when traveling to Italy. Joining a local yoga group or a yoga retreat in Italy is a beautiful experience to practice your Italian in a real-life situation while practicing one of your favorite...
How to make a phone call in Italian
Making a phone in Italian call can be daunting , even as a fluent learner. The lack of in-person contact and visual cues make it way more difficult than one on one conversation. On top of that, phone calls tend to be more impersonal and use a specific language. You...
49 Italian Words and Phrases for Cooking
The kitchen in Italy is, without any doubts, the most favorite room in an Italian household. Having a big, bright and fully-equipped kitchen is the dream of every one of us! Why so? The kitchen for Italians is not just a place where you get some food ready and run...
How to Use ‘Proprio’ in Italian
1. Really, just As ad adverb, proprio, meaning really. Quello studente è proprio bravo! Mi piace proprio il nuovo film di Sorrentino Sometimes proprio means ‘just’, especially when combined with the adverbs of time (adesso, ora ) or a numeral adjective Ho...About
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