Italian Word of the Day: Freddura (pun / quip)
The other day, while we were having lunch at our favourite local restaurant in Turin, the waiter—looking more cheerful than usual—came over and asked if he could share a few…
Italian Word of the Day: Freddura (pun / quip)
The other day, while we were having lunch at our favourite local restaurant in Turin, the waiter—looking more cheerful than usual—came over and asked if he could share a few…
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Italian Phrase: Dov’è il bagno? (Where is the toilet / bathroom?)
We may vary in age, gender, and background, but one thing unites us all: when nature calls, we’ve got to answer! Yet, for learners of a new language, knowing how to ask where the toilet is can be tricky. Some expressions are polite, while others…
Italian Phrase: Dov’è il bagno? (Where is the toilet / bathroom?)
We may vary in age, gender, and background, but one thing unites us all: when nature calls, we’ve got to answer! Yet, for learners of a new language, knowing how to ask where the toilet is can be tricky. Some expressions are polite, while others…
Italian Idiom: Non ci piove! (No doubt about it!)
A useful idiomatic expression for indicating something is absolutely certain or blatantly obvious is Non ci piove. Non ci piove! No doubt about it! The literal translation of this phrase is It doesn’t rain on…
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29 Money-Related Idioms in Italian
Money, money, money—it’s everywhere, right? No wonder Italian has a whole treasure trove of money idioms, each offering a fun and creative way to talk about wealth, spending, and earning. You can hear them at the bank, during budget negotiations,…
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What’s the difference between ‘castano’ and ‘marrone’ in Italian?
Italians have various words to describe brown, but there are specific situations where using the appropriate term in the correct context is crucial to avoid sounding odd. This is especially true when discussing hair colour. Indeed, no one in Italy…
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29 Money-Related Idioms in Italian
Money, money, money—it’s everywhere, right? No wonder Italian has a whole treasure trove of money idioms, each offering a fun and creative way to talk about wealth, spending, and earning. You can hear them at the bank, during budget negotiations,…
WORD COMPARISON
What’s the difference between ‘castano’ and ‘marrone’ in Italian?
Italians have various words to describe brown, but there are specific situations where using the appropriate term in the correct context is crucial to avoid sounding odd. This is especially true when discussing hair colour. Indeed, no one in Italy…
