Italian Word of the Day: Gusto (taste / flavour)
At its core, the Italian word gusto refers to the literal sense of taste. It plays a key role in our perception of flavours, working alongside our olfatto, or sense…
Italian Word of the Day: Gusto (taste / flavour)
At its core, the Italian word gusto refers to the literal sense of taste. It plays a key role in our perception of flavours, working alongside our olfatto, or sense…
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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 Proverb: Chi dorme non piglia pesci (you snooze, you lose)
The famous Italian proverb Chi dorme non piglia pesci – which literally translates to “those who sleep don’t catch fish” – suggests that simply lounging around will get you nowhere. Just as a fisherman must…
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50 Fun Italian Idioms with Body Parts
Ready to brush up your Italian anatomy vocabulary and learn some fun idioms? From head to toes, we have a whole body of funny expressions — literally! While the list is super long and couldn’t fit in one single article,…
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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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50 Fun Italian Idioms with Body Parts
Ready to brush up your Italian anatomy vocabulary and learn some fun idioms? From head to toes, we have a whole body of funny expressions — literally! While the list is super long and couldn’t fit in one single article,…
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…
