Italian Word of the Day: Pista (track / trail)
I was inspired to share the word pista with you today because my son, who is currently obsessed with ferrovie (railways), has developed a keen interest in building tracks for…
Italian Word of the Day: Pista (track / trail)
I was inspired to share the word pista with you today because my son, who is currently obsessed with ferrovie (railways), has developed a keen interest in building tracks for…
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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: Mangiarsi le mani (to kick oneself)
At some point in our lives, we all end up blaming or criticising ourselves for something we have done, or perhaps should have done. In Italian, there is a very suitable idiomatic expression you can…
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10 Ways to Say “Don’t give up!” in Italian
In every language, it’s common to encounter phrases with multiple translations—sometimes far more than one might expect! The phrase “Don’t give up” is a prime example, with at least ten different translations in everyday use in Italian. Let’s take a…
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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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10 Ways to Say “Don’t give up!” in Italian
In every language, it’s common to encounter phrases with multiple translations—sometimes far more than one might expect! The phrase “Don’t give up” is a prime example, with at least ten different translations in everyday use in Italian. Let’s take a…
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…
