Common Male Names in Italian (with English Equivalents)

Did you know that the vast majority of the most common male names in Italian have an English equivalent? Yes, it’s true! This is because they derive from the same handful of sources, such as the Bible, ancient languages like Hebrew and Ancient Greek, and important figures in religious texts and history. In this article, …

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How to Order Food in Italian (Italian Restaurant Phrases – Part 2)

This is a three part series that describes all the most important Italian phrases you can use at an Italian restaurant. Part 2 deals with useful expressions for ordering food in Italian once you are inside the restaurant. If you haven’t already visited Part 1, we suggest you check it out before proceeding! Part 1 …

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The Different Dialects and Languages of Italy

Italy is a country brimming with hundreds of local and minor languages and dialects. These linguistic entities began to arise soon after the fall of the Roman Empire. And since then, they have sculpted and modelled a society which, after many years, finally adopted a single standard language: Italian. Nevertheless, local dialects have survived the …

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