Italian Vocabulary & Expressions
Everyday words, tricky “parole difficili” and expressions Italians really use — explained with examples for English speakers.
Lì, Là, Qui, Qua: What’s the Difference in Italian?
Qui or qua? Lì or là? The simple difference between the Italian words for here and there, fixed expressions like di là and lì per lì, and the accent mistake to avoid.
Ormai in Italian: What It Means and How Italians Really Use It
What does ormai mean in Italian? Learn 4 everyday uses, the difference with già, and the chunks Italians really say, with examples.
How to Use “Addirittura” in Italian
Addirittura is one of those words that pops up...
What Does “Ciò” Mean in Italian? (And How It’s Different from Cioè)
Ciò is a small pronoun that refers to an idea, a...
Mettersi, Vestirsi, Indossare or Portare? How to Say “To Wear” in Italian
In this article, I'll explain the differences...
Molto vs. Tanto: The Difference
Molto and tanto are similar...
Italian Pronominal Verbs: Farcela (Non ce la faccio/Ce l’ho fatta) + Exercise
What does "farcela" mean? Are you learning...
Ho Saputo vs. Sapevo: The Difference Explained
The passato prossimo/present perfect (ho saputo)...
Pensare a vs Pensare di: What’s the Difference?
The Italian verb pensare (to think) can be...