You may already be familiar with the word forte, as it is the term we use in English for a thing at which someone excels (in other words, someone’s strong suit). Although this meaning exists in Italian as well, the primary meaning of forte (plural: forti) is strong. forte strong Carlo è forte ma se …
One of the most majestic and well-loved animals in the world is the horse or cavallo in Italian. cavallo horse It is a masculine noun that takes the following definite and indefinite articles: Il mio animale preferito è il cavallo. My favourite animal is the horse. A male horse is called a stallone (stallion) whereas …
The word for small or little in Italian is piccolo (masculine). The feminine form is piccola and the plural forms are piccoli (masculine) and piccole (feminine). piccolo small / little As in English, you can use the adjective to describe something that is small in size. Ho comprato questa piccola caffettiera oggi. Era in offerta. …
Gazing up at the sky on a dark clear night, it is difficult not to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of stelle (stars) that are visible to the naked eye. Sometimes, if you’re fortunato (lucky) and find yourself in a dark area far away from the city lights, you may even catch a glimpse …
If you are lost in the middle of an Italian city, a useful phrase to have in your arsenal is Dove si trova …? The literal translation is Where is … found? but it is the same as saying Where is …? or Where can I find …? in English. Dove si trova la stazione? …
There are several way to translate the word toilet in Italian. You can say bagno, but this noun also means bathroom or bath. There is the French “toilette” that is also used in the Italian language, or if you’re a bit posh, you can ask for the servizi igienici (sanitary services). But perhaps the most …