Italian Word of the Day: Simpatico (fun / likable / nice)
Simpatico is a word we use all the time in Italian. It sounds like the English word “sympathetic,” right? If only it were that simple! In Italian, simpatico describes someone…
Italian Word of the Day: Simpatico (fun / likable / nice)
Simpatico is a word we use all the time in Italian. It sounds like the English word “sympathetic,” right? If only it were that simple! In Italian, simpatico describes someone…
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Italian Phrase of the Week: Beato/a te! (Lucky you!)
Today, we’re going to look at a simple phrase that can be useful both for sincerely acknowledging someone’s good fortune and for making a slightly sarcastic remark about their happy circumstances, often with a touch of envy: Beato te! Beato te! Lucky you! Beato te!…
Italian Phrase of the Week: Beato/a te! (Lucky you!)
Today, we’re going to look at a simple phrase that can be useful both for sincerely acknowledging someone’s good fortune and for making a slightly sarcastic remark about their happy circumstances, often with a touch of envy: Beato te! Beato te! Lucky you! Beato te!…
Italian Idiom of the Week: Avere l’imbarazzo della scelta (to be spoilt for choice)
Have you ever found yourself with so many great options that you can’t decide which one to choose? If so, this idiomatic phrase will come in handy! Avere l’imbarazzo della scelta To be spoilt for…
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20+ Ways to Say Jacket / Coat in Italian
When the temperature starts to drop, you’ll need an extra layer. The problem? Outerwear is a whole vocabulary of its own. There are many names for jackets and coats in Italian, each tied to a specific style, and mixing them…
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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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20+ Ways to Say Jacket / Coat in Italian
When the temperature starts to drop, you’ll need an extra layer. The problem? Outerwear is a whole vocabulary of its own. There are many names for jackets and coats in Italian, each tied to a specific style, and mixing them…
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…
