Italian Grammar Explained
Italian grammar explained simply, with examples — from tenses and prepositions to pronouns and the subjunctive. Written by a certified Italian teacher for English speakers.
Potevo vs Ho Potuto: What’s the Difference?
Potevo or ho potuto? The difference between the imperfetto and the passato prossimo of potere, ho potuto vs sono potuto, potevi dirmelo, with examples, a dialogue and FAQ.
Ho dovuto vs. Dovevo: What’s the Difference?
"Ho dovuto" or "Dovevo"? Some Italian verbs...
Italian Passato Remoto
What is the Passato Remoto? The passato remoto...
“Sia” in Italian: Sia… Che (Both… And) and the Subjunctive
The little word sia has two completely different...
Sento, Mi Sento or Me la Sento? How to Use Sentire in Italian
If you've ever been confused by sento, mi sento...
Congiuntivo Passato: The Italian Past Subjunctive (Forms, Uses, Practice)
Penso che abbia capito. Spero che tu sia...
Perché vs. Siccome: The Difference
Perché = Why / Because In Italian, perché is...
“Ho Voluto” or “Sono voluto”: Italian Modal Verbs & Passato Prossimo
What Are the Modal Verbs in Italian? The...
How to Use “Quale” in Italian (Quale vs Che and Qual è)
Quale means "which" and, very often, "what." Use...