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...
How to Write a Formal (or Informal) Email in Italian
Whether you need to write an email to your Italian neighbor or prepare for your Italian Language Certification exam, this guide will help you do just that. Writing an email in Italian is not so difficult. All you need is following this structure: Standard greetings...
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...
Italian Adjectives & Expressions to talk about someone’s Personality
Describing someone’s personality in one’s native language is difficult enough, let alone in a language we don’t know well. Adjectives are commonly used to describe someone’s personality. I’ve created a list of some of the most basic...
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...About
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