The function of a “linking word” in language is to join two ideas or sentences in order to help other people to understand the connections you are making when speaking or writing. One very useful linking word in Italian is invece which is used to: When invece presents two contrasting ideas, it tends to appear …
If you are the kind of person who likes getting things done quickly and efficiently, you’re going to love our word of the day! The adverb subito, which derives from the Latin word of the same spelling, can translate in numerous ways including immediately, right away or quickly. Torno subito. = I’ll be right back. …
Purtroppo, which is the word for unfortunately in Italian, is an adverb that derives from the union of two words: pure (which indicates something extra) and troppo (too much / too many). When joined, pure loses the final e. Originally, purtroppo had the meaning of pure se è troppo (even if it is too much) …
A very useful Italian adverb is quasi which generally translates as almost or nearly in English. This word, as well as the English combining form quasi-, both derive from the Latin word of the same spelling meaning almost or as if. It can modify nouns, adjectives and other adverbs. For example: So quasi tutto su …
In linguistics, false friends (or falsi amici in Italian) are words in different languages that look or sound similar, but differ in meaning. One of my favourite examples is the English eventually and the Italian eventualmente, the latter of which is our word of the day. In English eventually is synonymous with the expressions prima …
There are four main ways to translate the Italian adverb presto into English: early and soon, which are the most common translations, and quick and easy. Let’s take a look at each translation now! Presto = Early One of the most common translations of presto is early. The opposite of the adverb tardi (late), it …