Heather Broster
Do you love life, even when it gets you down? Then it’s time to learn one of the most essential verbs in Italian, vivere (to live)! vivere to live Here is how it is conjugated in the present tense: io vivo = I livetu vivi = you live (informal)lui vive = he liveslei vive = she livesLei vive …
What do Italians call that deliciously creamy substance we love to spread on toast in the morning? The answer is burro (butter)! burro butter Burro, derived from the Old French burre, traces its origins to the Latin butyrum and the Greek bṹtyron, a combination of bûs (cow) and tyrós (cheese) according to the Devoto-Oli Italian …
Picture a pristine sheet freshly pressed by a skilled professional, free of any wrinkles. There are few things as immaculate. This concept gives rise to the Italian idiom non fare una piega, literally meaning “to not make a wrinkle” or “to not make a crease.” It describes an argument or way of thinking that is …
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 …