Heather Broster
The adjective dolciastro, which derives from the more commonly known adjective dolce (sweet), refers to anything that is sweet in flavour, but not pleasant. Some possible translations include sickly sweet or cloying. Adjectives such as dolciastro always agree with the noun they describe, which means that they have to demonstrate whether they are masculine, feminine, …
The word for a sink in Italian is lavandino. A word of northern origin, it is a derivative of the word lavanda meaning ‘wash‘ or ‘washing‘. lavandino It is a masculine noun, so it takes the following definite and indefinite articles: Oh no, il lavandino è intasato! Abbiamo uno sturalavandini? Oh no, the sink is …
Do you know someone who exercises everyday, eats a nutritious diet, and maintains a disciplined lifestyle? Well, you could say they are sano come un pesce, an Italian idiom that translates to “as healthy as a fish” in English. This expression is often used to describe individuals who prioritise their well-being above everything else. essere …
Have you always wanted to dip into the world of Italian romance? Then there’s no better time to delve into these 50 beautiful Italian love words and their meanings. Italy, known for its passionate people, has gifted the world not only with art, music, and cuisine but also a language that weaves intense emotions into …
You may be as surprised to learn as I was that there is a single verb in Italian that means “to wag its tail” in Italian which is scodinzolare. scodinzolare to wag one’s tail Scodinzolare is a regular -are verb, so it can be conjugated in the following manner in the present tense: (io) scodinzolo …
Incantevole is a beautiful Italian word used to characterise a person, place, or thing that exudes enchantment or charm. incantevole enchanting / charming It is derived from the verb incantare, meaning “to enchant” or “to bewitch”, which in turn comes from the Latin incantare, a derivative of cantare (“to sing”) with the prefix in-. Being …