Italian expressions for estimation and approximation offer colorful ways to convey imprecise values in conversations. Let’s explore a small selection of Italian phrases that capture the essence of approximating values in everyday communication. 1. Più o meno This is one of the most common Italian expressions used to convey approximation you’ll probably hear when in …
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The Five Senses in five Italian expressions
Using our five senses—sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell—is really important when learning a new language. They help us absorb information better and remember it more effectively. So, today let’s use them in a slightly different way. You’ll keep improving your Italian by exploring five different Italian expressions, each one linked to one of your …
Let’s talk about Italian Dialects
As you know, the main language in Italy is Italian. However, if you live in Italy for a while, you’ll soon discover that every Italian region has also many living dialects, each one bearing distinct characteristics, and cultural significance. So, today I’d like to talk a little bit about Italian dialects. Origins and Evolution Italy’s …
Learn new Italian words with this method
Uno dei tanti modi che abbiamo per ampliare il nostro vocabolario italiano è quello di imparare parole che hanno suoni simili ma significati suoni simili ma con significati molto diversi. One of the many ways we have to broaden our Italian vocabulary is to learn words that share similar sounds but have very different meanings. …
What’s the difference between smettere and fermare?
Smettere and fermare are two verbs that might confuse English speakers at first because in English the translation for both verbs is always “to stop”. However, in Italian, as you might have already guessed, smettere and fermare hold distinct meanings and applications. So, today you will learn how to use smettere and fermare in Italian …
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