Proprio is an Italian word that can have different meanings according to the context in which it’s used. So, let’s see how to use proprio in Italian without making mistakes. Proprio 1. The first meaning of proprio in Italian as an adverb is really. Examples: a. E’ proprio buono! a. It’s really good! b. Mi …
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Italian verb tenersi: most common meanings
Some weeks ago, I explained the main meanings of the Italian verb tenere and how to use it. Today, I’d like to focus on its reflexive form, tenersi. You’re going to learn all the most common meanings of the Italian verb tenersi and how to use it. Tenersi 1. The first meaning of tenersi is …
Do you know how to use the Italian word combinare?
The Italian word combinare can be used in different ways. Today, I’m going to list all the main uses of the Italian word combinare. Combinare 1. The first meaning of the Italian word combinare is to unite things according to a criterion or for a specific purpose. Examples: a. Se combiniamo il giallo con il …
Do you know all the meanings of the Italian verb tenere?
Tenere is a very common Italian verb that can be used in different contexts. Today I will explain the most common and useful meanings of the Italian verb tenere. Tenere 1. The first meaning of tenere is to hold something, generally using your hands or arms, to be sure it won’t fall or slip. Example: …
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Do you know all the meanings of the Italian verb grattare?
Il verbo italiano grattare può avere diversi significati. Inoltre, alcuni italiani non utilizzano il verbo grattare in modo corretto, quindi vediamo tutti i significati di questo verbo italiano. The Italian verb grattare can have different meanings. In addition, some Italians use the verb grattare wrongly, so let’s see all the meanings of this Italian verb. …
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Are you sure you know how to say “because” in Italian?
Are you really sure you know how to translate the word because in Italian? Sometimes, my students use the word perché incorrectly in Italian. This usually happens because in English the word because is used also in contexts where Italians won’t use it. So, today I’ll explain some of the ways you have to translate …
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How to learn four new Italian words from the word arcobaleno
Alcune settimane fa, qui dove vivo, ci sono stati dei temporali. Dopo alcuni di essi, sono apparsi degli arcobaleni. Some weeks ago, here where I live, we had some thunderstorms. After some of them, some rainbows appeared. Quando ho visto il primo, stranamente, mi è venuta in mente la parola inglese “rainbow” prima della parola …
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Do you know how to use the Italian word pure?
Pure is a very common Italian word that can have different meanings according to the context. So, let’s see all the meanings of the word pure and how to use it properly. Pure The first thing to mention is that this word is pronounced with an accent on the first syllable – pu’-re – and …
Conoscere and sapere. What’s the difference?
Conoscere and sapere might be confusing at first because they can have a very similar meaning. In this article you’ll learn the meaning of conoscere and sapere and how to use them properly. Conoscere Conoscere is used in Italian when you want to say that you’re acquainted with someone or something. You know you’re acquainted …
Six Italian linguistic clichés – Frasi fatte
Every language has some linguistic clichés. Linguistic clichés are sayings that have been used so much that they have become trite, overly familiar or common place like: “light as a feather” or “no pain no gain”. Of course, even in Italian there are many linguistic clichés. They all express thoughts and ideas that are usually …
