If your dream is to speak Italian like a native speaker, you must understand and even use their expressions! It will separate you from others wanting to learn Italian! Here are ten common Italian expressions that every Italian learner should know. 1. A buon mercato – At a good market When someone tells you that they bought…
I realize that Italian textbooks for foreigners do not bring up this topic very often. And the truth is that knowing the names of the fingers of the hand is helpful in diverse situations. Even understanding Italian texts and idioms requires this knowledge. Here are the names of fingers in Italian: Pollice (Thumb): the name derives…
Do you know how to express happiness in Italian? Happiness is an abstract concept, subjective, and often hard to communicate. It is precisely for this reason that we are writing this article. Every language has unique words and expressions, often full of cultural connotations, that give different nuances to this state of mind. Today I…
A person working, studying, or simply on vacation in Italy may have to spell a word in Italian sooner or later. Has this happened to you? For example, your first and last name. When booking a hotel, we communicate information over the phone. When doing paperwork at an office, we usually fill in some forms….
Gratitude is a universal attitude. And learning how to say thank you in Italian is an important step. Thanks: quick and simple The most straightforward way of expressing thanks is a simple grazie. Don’t feel that you have to take a long course. If your question is how to say thank you in Italian the simple way, that is the answer….
When we listen to Italian for the first time, we are usually impressed with how musical it is. All the sentences seem to have a rhythm flowing through them. The raising and lowering tone of the voice gives it that distinctive feature. We quickly discover that the particular stress on vowels produces Italian musicality. And…
How can we begin this post about the history of the Italian language? An introduction could be “a young language with a long history!” Stay with us to discover how the Italian language has evolved until becoming what we know today. History of the Italian language Between 3000 BC and 1000 BC, populations of Indo-European…
Have you heard the word Ciao before? And have you heard Buongiorno? Chances are that you have. When should you use them? And are there alternatives to these greetings? In this post, you will learn how to say hello in the Italian language! Italians love chiacchierare (to chat). So, you will find yourself frequently in conversations with Italians. On the other…
How do you say “congratulations” in Italian? The most literal way is congratulazioni. When was your last big day? Do you still remember family, friends, and acquaintances coming over to congratulate you? Those days stay with us for the rest of our lives. We feel a fluttery sensation in our stomach that words can’t describe. When…
There is a particular scent in any Italian home. And I believe it derives from a mixture of ingredients. Some of you may say: They eat pasta every day. It is inevitable not to notice the scent coming from pasta with garlic butter sauce. As soon as you go through the doorway of an Italian…