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Easter is just days away and that means it’s time to paint some eggs, spend time with the people you love, and of course, brush up on your Italian Easter vocabulary if you haven't done so already! ;-) Perhaps your goal is to be able to say a few phrases when you call or write to your Italian relatives at Easter, or maybe you’re just curious to pick up some new words and expressions. No matter … [Read more...] about Italian Easter Words & Phrases You Need to Know

One of the first terms everyone wants to learn how to say in Italian is beautiful, but unlike other words which have just one precise translation, this particular word can be expressed in multiple ways. In this article, we've listed six of the most common terms for beautiful you'll come across while learning Italian. If you can think of any others that we've missed, feel free to leave us a … [Read more...] about 6 Words for ‘Beautiful’ in the Italian Language

March 20th 2020 is the spring equinox in Italy and the northern hemisphere, marking the start of longer days, warmer weather and the appearance of new life. If you're learning Italian, you may want to increase your spring vocabulary so that you can talk to your friends and family about this time of year. This is why we've put together this article with twenty important words related to the … [Read more...] about 20 Useful Spring Words in Italian (Parole della Primavera)

If there is one thing Italy is renowned for besides vespas, classic art and hand gestures, it is the delicious yet extraordinarily simple cuisine. From the various pasta dishes to the much-loved pizza, there is little that won't send your tastebuds into overdrive. Being able to paint a picture of these mouth-watering dishes with a variety of expressions is key to sounding like a native … [Read more...] about 10 Italian Words and Phrases to Describe Good Food

In Italian, there are a number of different ways you can translate the word "please" depending on what you are asking, who you are addressing and the level of formality the situation requires. Expressions range from the semi-casual to the very formal, while others still are mostly reserved for writing. Below you can find the seven most common you'll encounter when learning and interacting in … [Read more...] about 7 Different Ways to Say “Please” in Italian

Fare (to do or to make) is one of the most frequently used verbs in Italian along with avere (to have) and essere (to be), so it shouldn't come as a great surprise that it appears within a plethora of idiomatic expressions. In this article, you'll find 15 of the most commonly used idioms with fare in Italian. All of them can be heard in daily conversation and will help you sound like a fluent … [Read more...] about 15 Italian Idiomatic Expressions with ‘Fare’ (to do / make)