From greeting people with cheek kisses to never going out with wet hair, there are many signs that Italian blood courses through your veins. Of course, not every sign applies to every family, but if you can relate to even half of them, you probably grew up in an Italian household, whether in Italy or …
So, you’re firing off messages to your Italian buddy, feeling super proud of your blossoming Italian skills, when out of the blue they hit you with a farewell like this: C vd dm! Feeling puzzled? Ah, welcome to the wild world of Italian internet slang! Love it or hate it, Internet slang has sneakily become part …
Whether it’s directions to that cute shop you’ve been longing to explore or a hand with your broken rental car, knowing how to express your needs in Italian can truly save the day when you’re traveling around the country. In today’s article, we’re diving into the essential ways to say that you need something (or …
There are those who devour their meals a quattro palmenti (with a hearty appetite) and those who delicately nibble at their plates come un uccellino (like a little bird); there are those known to be una buona forchetta (foodies) and then there are the health-conscious souls who opt for dining lightly and early, striving to …
When we see our favorite actors on the big screen or hear the most popular singers belting out a catchy tune on the radio, we rarely stop to consider that they might be bilingual or even multilingual. As it turns out, many celebrities speak more than one language, and a surprisingly number speak Italian fluently …
Italy is one of those countries that you immediately fall in love with the minute you walk off the plane, with its rich history, architecture that will leave you gaping in amazement, and some of the most delicious food you will ever eat. However, as a tourist, it is important to come prepared with some …