Telling the Time In Italian: A Simple Guide

Telling the Time In Italian: A Simple Guide

First, the word “time” has two primary translations in Italian: tempo and ora. Tempo denotes the abstract idea of time (Il tempo vola = time flies) Ora is instead the the, by the clock (che ore sono? = what times is it?) How to Say...
5 Italian Sayings About Love

5 Italian Sayings About Love

1. L’amore non è bello, se non è litigarello There is no equivalent in English, although searching, I came across a quote by Shakespeare that sums up the meaning of the Italian provarb above.  “The course of true love never runs...
Bel, Quel, Buon (How to Use Them)

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...
7 ways to say you’re welcome in Italian

7 ways to say you’re welcome in Italian

How many different ways do you know to say “you’re welcome” in Italian?  If you think prego is the most common, you might be surprised to learn that there are six other ways to say it. Check out the list below for more tips on how to be more...
Lì and là? Qui and qua? The Difference.

Lì and là? Qui and qua? The Difference.

Understanding Italian Location Words: Lì, Là, Qui, and Qua If you’ve ever felt confused about whether to use lì, là, qui, or qua when speaking Italian, this post is for you. Let’s get straight to the point. Is there a significant...