Italian Word of the Day: Refrigerio (coolness / relief)
There isn’t an exact one-word translation in English for the Italian word refrigerio, but it can be best described as ‘relief from the heat’. It comes from the Latin refrigerium,…
Italian Word of the Day: Refrigerio (coolness / relief)
There isn’t an exact one-word translation in English for the Italian word refrigerio, but it can be best described as ‘relief from the heat’. It comes from the Latin refrigerium,…
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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 of the Week: Farsi mettere i piedi in testa (to let someone push you around)
One lesson I’m trying to teach my son is not to let the other kids in his class boss him around. I want him to feel confident standing up for himself, especially if he’s being…
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11 Expressions with “Grazie” in Italian
If you think grazie in Italian is just the word to thank someone, think again! From genuine appreciation to sarcastic remarks and even playful jabs, grazie can take on many different meanings, popping up in a wide range of expressions…
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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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11 Expressions with “Grazie” in Italian
If you think grazie in Italian is just the word to thank someone, think again! From genuine appreciation to sarcastic remarks and even playful jabs, grazie can take on many different meanings, popping up in a wide range of expressions…
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…
