In English, we use the word cool as a blanket slang term for someone whose attitude, behaviour, appearance and style we admire, or something that we find fashionable, interesting or outstanding. There are numerous possible ways to say cool in Italian depending on your own personal style and who or what you are talking about. …
While we may publicly mock the idea of saccharine nicknames for our partners, let’s admit the undeniable truth: behind closed doors, we all secretly love using those cute nicknames (what we call parole sdolcinate) with our boyfriends. And science has our backs on this one. It turns out that addressing our partner with pet names is a …
Are you ready to start learning Italian? You’re in good company! Embarking on the journey of learning a new language, be it Italian or any other of the world’s 6000+ tongues, can be both exhilarating and challenging at the same time. Italian is currently one of the most popular choices for language enthusiasts, and for …
It’s no secret that we have a deep appreciation for food and family in Italy. As a result, it’s no surprise that we have many Italian quotes that relate to both! While these expressions may come across as enigmatic or weird at times, their purpose is to provide insightful guidance and convey wisdom. And they’ve …
When you first begin learning a new language, you might be led to believe that your options are limited to traditional methods of study, such as stale grammar books and formal lessons. However, the reality is that there are numerous creative ways to learn in the modern age, right at our fingertips. From educational YouTube …
Fatherhood – known as paternità in Italian – plays an extremely important role in family and society, and Italy is no exception. In fact, in the Italian language, there are six different ways to refer to the most important male figure in our lives. And with Father’s Day (la Festa del Papà) just around the …