St. Patrick’s Day, known as la Festa di San Patrizio in Italian, is a feast of Christian origin dedicated to St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, and has been celebrated each year in Ireland since the early 17th century. The holiday, which always falls on on March 17th, commemorates the arrival of Christianity in …
Most people have encountered the Italian word grazie (“thank you”) at some point in their lifetime, even if they have no interest whatsoever in the language, but the same cannot be said for the standard response prego (“you’re welcome”). So for anyone visiting Italy for the first time, it might come as a shock just …
I’m willing to place a bet right now. I bet that every single person you know already knows 90% of the words on this list. They might not know the word is Italian, and they might not know the true definition of this Italian word – but they already know it. And likely have used …
What is a phrasal verb? It’s a verb that is combined with an adverb or preposition to modify the meaning and make the verb usable in a wider variety of contexts. There are hundreds of phrasal verbs in the English language. Italian doesn’t have nearly as many, but it does have some. A number of …
March 20th 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. In addition …
Wine is a pleasure when you don’t abuse it – a fact that Italians know all too well! Whether they be dining out, in the company of friends, or at an aperitivo, Italians never miss the opportunity to enjoy a glass of God’s nectar. It goes without saying that wine is profoundly rooted in Italian …