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...
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...
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...
What Does “Magari” Mean in Italian?
Magari and forse can both mean “maybe,” but they’re not exactly the same. Magari adds emotion — hope, excitement, or even wishful thinking — while forse is neutral and uncertain. The 3 Meanings of Magari 1. Magari as...About
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