Valentina Nicastro
Mossa in Italian can play three different roles: it can be a noun, an adjective, or even the past participle of a verb. What links them all is one central theme: movement, whether literal or figurative. As a noun, it’s feminine: la / una mossa (singular) and le / delle mosse (plural). mossa / mosse …
Simpatico is a word we use all the time in Italian. It sounds like the English word “sympathetic,” right? If only it were that simple! In Italian, simpatico describes someone who is genuinely likable and fun to be around. Think of it as a mix of friendliness, warmth, charm, and a great sense of humor, …
When the temperature starts to drop, you’ll need an extra layer. The problem? Outerwear is a whole vocabulary of its own. There are many names for jackets and coats in Italian, each tied to a specific style, and mixing them up can lead to some confusing shopping moments (like looking for a sleek trench and …
Have you ever walked past an overflowing dumpster in the heat of a summer afternoon? Or perhaps you’ve met someone whose intentions seemed just a little bit… off? If so, you’ve already experienced the essence of today’s word: Puzzare! Pronounced with a distinctive double “zz” (poot-tsah-reh), this is a great Italian word for describing anything …
Let’s face it: unless you’re a geologist, rock names are nowhere near the top of your Italian vocabulary list. But then it happens. You’re strolling through a charming cobblestone piazza or hiking a rugged mountain trail and wonder, “What is a rock called in Italian?” The problem is, there’s no single word for rock, so …
You might know “coda” as a term for the final section of a musical piece, but in Italy, this word takes on much more practical (and sometimes frustrating) meanings. So let’s explore all the main uses of this word, which is a feminine noun (la coda) that becomes le code in the plural. coda 1. …