Valentina Nicastro
Casino is a word we use a lot in everyday Italian. But unlike in English, it has (almost) nothing to do with slot machines and James Bond. It comes from casa (house) combined with the diminutive suffix -ino, so it literally means “little house.” Sounds simple, right? Not really. This Italian word has a surprising …
Italian is often described as the language of music, poetry, and passion, where even a grocery list can sound sexy. I mean, try saying prosciutto out loud. It’s got a certain rhythm that is hard to resist, doesn’t it? But here’s the real question: as beautiful as it sounds, is Italian actually easy to learn …
We say “a lot”… well, a lot! We eat a lot. Laugh a lot. Binge-watch a lot of TV series. It’s one of those everyday expressions we use all the time without even thinking about it. But when it comes to saying it in Italian, you might suddenly realise you don’t actually know that many …
So, you get asked Come stai? and before you can think, you’ve already replied Tutto bene. Sure, it’s the classic. It works perfectly fine. But if that’s what you say every single time, it can start to feel a little boring. After all, “I’m fine” can hide different meanings: really good, kind of okay, stressed …
When it comes to choosing an Italian name for your little one, you’ve probably heard the usual suspects – Maria, Gina, Michele, Giovanni, etc. Classic? Absolutely. But if you’re looking for something more distinctive, then you’re in the right place. I’ve rounded up 20 unique Italian names that catch your ear without sounding out of …
With so many resources available today, learning all about Italy before your trip has never been easier. But no matter how much research you do, there are still a few classic mistakes that even the most prepared travelers can make. To help you truly blend in with the locals, I’ve put together a list of …