Valentina Nicastro
Each cambio di stagione (change of season), we promise ourselves to do a bit of decluttering (yep, we love this English word in Italian, too!). To do that, of course, we need to eliminate things, to get rid of them. But how do we actually say get rid of something in Italian? In this article, …
Did you know that venire (to come) is the base for a series of everyday Italian verbs? By simply adding a prefix, we get words like intervenire (to intervene), prevenire (to prevent), or svenire (to faint). Today’s word, convenire, is part of this family of verbs, and it’s a very interesting one! Let’s explore all …
A super common mistake when learning Italian is getting che and chi all mixed up. These two teeny-weeny words may look and sound alike, but they actually play different roles in a sentence. And guess what? We use them a ton! The reason for the mix-up is that they’re both relative pronouns, and you often …
Campo sounds a lot like the English word camp, and yes, that’s one of its meanings. But it’s just the beginning! There’s actually quite a lot packed into this Italian word, so get comfy and let’s explore its many uses. campo But first, a quick grammar note: campo is a masculine noun, so it’s il …
Winter is here, and what better time to learn all the ways to say “cold” in Italian? Sure, Italy’s known for its sun-soaked beaches and breezy Mediterranean vibes, but don’t let that fool you – winter in parts of Italy, especially in the north or those frosty mountains, can be icy in ways that make …
If you’ve ever watched sports in Italian, you’ve probably heard squadra a lot: it’s basically the standard word for “team.” But it’s not limited to the football field or volleyball court. We use it in many other contexts, from geometry class to groups of people doing something together. squadra So, let’s see all the main …