Heather Broster
Being a visual language learner, I’m constantly seeking out new apps that can make the language learning process as effortless and enjoyable as possible. To achieve this, I integrate various forms of entertainment into my daily routine. Ask anyone, and they’ll tell you that I consistently have Radio Italia playing in the background while I …
The Italian adjective spietato can be translated into English in various ways, ranging from cruel and ruthless to fierce and cutthroat. spietato ruthless / cutthroat It derives from the noun pietà (pity), to which the prefix s- has been added. This prefix adds a sense of negation or absence, transforming the word to convey the …
While it’s perfectly acceptable to use the word problema in Italian to talk about your issues, incorporating the term grattacapo will add a touch of fluency to your speech! grattacapo problem / headache / worry Grattacapo is composed of two words: the verb grattare (to scratch) and the noun capo (head). In other words, it …
Have you ever been so thrilled about something that it was hard to keep your excitement in check? If so, today’s idiom is just right for you! non stare più nella pelle to be excited / can’t wait The literal translation of non stare più nella pelle from Italian is “not to stay in one’s …
In English, there are numerous ways to address a friend, right? Well, the same goes for Italy. However, let’s zero in on a few terms – the ones Italians kick off their conversations with friends. It’s all in a friendly spirit, so if you happen to strike up a friendship with an Italian, you can …
In Italian, there’s no better exclamation to convey your relief than meno male. In English, it can be translated as thank goodness, or more casually, it’s like letting out a big sigh of relief – phew! meno male Meno means less whereas male means bad, so the expression literally means “less bad.” Domani non dovrebbe …