As Dante once wrote, “love moves the sun and the other stars,” illustrating how powerful love can be. It’s not merely an emotion but some kind of cosmic energy shaping our destinies and lighting our paths. Now, for Valentine’s Day, you’ve got a ton of ways to show your love. You could plan a fancy …
Have you ever wondered about the various ways to address a significant other in Italian? Much like English, where we use diverse terms from the casual “boyfriend” and “girlfriend” to the more committed “husband” and “wife,” Italian boasts a rich array of expressions. In this article, we delve into the myriad terms you might encounter …
Answering the phone in a language that’s not your native one can be pretty intimidating, right? It’s just you and the voice on the other end, with no facial expressions or hand gestures to lean on. This takes me back to my first time picking up a call in English – boy, was I a …
It’s that time of the year when il tempo (the weather) often turns foggy and grey and la pioggia (the rain) makes its appearance, forcing us to seek shelter under un ombrello (an umbrella) or in the protective embrace of un impermeabile (a raincoat). The previsioni del tempo (the weather forecast) may be our guide, …
Italy boasts an extremely significant and renowned pastry culture, and one of the most famous desserts is undoubtedly tiramisù. L’Italia vanta una cultura dolciaria estremamente rilevante e celebre, e uno dei dessert più rinomati è senza dubbio il tiramisù. Tiramisù ranks as the fifth most recognised term in Italian cuisine worldwide. The etymology of this …
In Italy, February isn’t just the month of love and carnival—it’s Sanremo time! Il Festival di Sanremo, officially known as Il Festival della Canzone Italiana, is the nation’s biggest music event —the one show that can glue the entire country to their TVs (even the haters will be watching it, they just won’t admit it!). …