Valentina Nicastro
While English is widely spoken in airports (and you can always get by with some hand gestures), knowing a bit of Italian can make your airport experiences in Italy feel far more confident and enjoyable. Plus, locals will certainly appreciate the effort! So, whether you’re checking in for a flight to Milan or landing in …
Is it a noun? A verb? Perhaps an adverb? Or even a filler word? The answer is: all of them! Appunto is a word we use a lot in Italian and in many different contexts, which makes it a must-know. Let’s explore its many personalities. appunto 1. Appunto = I note down Appunto is the …
Are you a fellow plant enthusiast (success rate irrelevant)? Then pianta is one Italian word you’ll want to add to your vocabulary! But while it’s rooted in the botanical word, this little word has much more to offer, extending into other meanings, expressions, and useful related terms. pianta Grammatically, it’s a feminine noun: la pianta …
Robert De Niro. Stanley Tucci. Sylvester Stallone. When the conversation turns to celebrities with Italian heritage, it’s always the usual suspects that come to mind, isn’t it? But for every star with a clearly Italian surname, there’s another whose roots are much less apparent. From music icons to cinema legends, here are 15 celebrities you …
Punto in Italian is a super common word you’ll come across often, not just because it has many meanings, but because it appears in lots of idioms and everyday phrases. punto Grammatically speaking, it’s a masculine noun: In this article, I’ll show you the main ways to use this versatile word, from geometry to sports …
These days, it’s not uncommon to hear people in Italy say “no problem,” but if you really want to blend in, you need the local expressions. Imagine you are in Venice and someone bumps into you while running to catch a vaporetto. Instead of just smiling, how do you tell them it’s totally fine in …