The difference between Lasciare, Partire, Uscire & Andare via
The difference between Lasciare, Partire, Uscire, Andare via In this article I want to shed light on the difference in the usage of four Italian verbs that my students mix up all the time! lasciare – to leave (permanently) partire – to leave for/from uscire – to leave, to go out, to hang out andare […]
13 Most Irregular Common Italian Verbs
13 Most Irregular Common Italian Verbs What is an irregular verb? One of the most common difficulties for learners is learning and remembering irregular Italian verbs. The irregular verbs are those that do not follow the standard conjugation rules, such as the verbs ending in -are, -ere, or -ire (see my blog post here). There […]
The Past Conditional in Italian Explained
The Past Conditional in Italian Explained In Italian, there is a present conditional and a past conditional. The key difference between the present conditional and the past conditional is that the first comprises one element, and the second includes two elements, (the auxiliary and the past participle. The auxiliary will be the present conditional of “avere” or “essere”, […]
The Italian Numbers Guide for Beginners
The Italian Numbers Guide for Beginners My English teacher at university was an Irish woman who had lived in Italy for over a decade. Still, one day she admitted to us one day that numbers were still a pain for her. Having learned several languages myself, I know firsthand how difficult it is to master […]
Essere and Stare: what’s the difference?
Essere & Stare: What’s the Difference? In Italian, there are two verbs that have just one equivalent in English: stare and essere. They are not interchangeable, though. The good news is that in 95% of the cases, the verb to use is essere. So, when in doubt, use essere! However, there are cases where use stare is […]
When Italian Adjectives Comes Before a Noun
When Italian Adjectives Come Before a Noun One of the most important differences between English and Italian is the position of the adjective. An adjective is a part of a sentence that is describing a person or a thing, like beautiful, small, big, smart, new, old, etc… In English the adjective always precedes a noun! […]
The Complete Guide to Conjugating Verbs in Italian
The Complete Guide to Conjugating Verbs in Italian If you’ve ever taken a formal Italian class, I’m sure your teachers required you to spend a significant amount of time drilling verb conjugations. parlo, parli, parla ho parlato, hai parlato, ha parlato parlerò, parlerai, parlerà etc. I understand that this is not a simple or easy […]
Andare and Venire: The Difference
The difference between VENIRE and ANDARE For most English speakers, the verbs “go” and “come” are interchangeable or synonyms. Instead, in Italian, the verbs venire and andare are not interchangeable and have distinct meanings. What does “venire” mean? Venire means “to come,” and it’s an irregular verb of the 3rd group. This is the conjugation […]