Valentina Nicastro
In life’s journey, we all face those inevitable moments of doubt and hesitation. Whether it’s embarking on a new venture, grappling with the complexities of a foreign language, or chasing a big dream, the path is rarely straight or easy. And sometimes, the right words spoken at the right time can light our way during …
So, you’re firing off messages to your Italian buddy, feeling super proud of your blossoming Italian skills, when out of the blue they hit you with a farewell like this: C vd dm! Feeling puzzled? Ah, welcome to the wild world of Italian internet slang! Love it or hate it, Internet slang has sneakily become part …
Whether it’s directions to that cute shop you’ve been longing to explore or a hand with your broken rental car, knowing how to express your needs in Italian can truly save the day when you’re traveling around the country. In today’s article, we’re diving into the essential ways to say that you need something (or …
There are those who devour their meals a quattro palmenti (with a hearty appetite) and those who delicately nibble at their plates come un uccellino (like a little bird); there are those known to be una buona forchetta (foodies) and then there are the health-conscious souls who opt for dining lightly and early, striving to …
Imagine strolling through the enchanting streets of Rome, basking in the glory of art masterpieces, or indulging in a delectable plate of homemade pasta that elicits the exclamation, “This is amazing!” Yet, as we know, “amazing” is merely one of the myriad terms in English at your disposal to describe such an experience. The English …
In our day-to-day conversations, money always seems to sneak its way in, right? Whether it’s discussing about something that costs l’ira di dio (literally, a sum that could anger even God!), teasing someone for their braccino corto (short arm, signifying a penchant for thriftiness) or simply engaging in financial discussions, money is a language we …