Two Italian words that many people have heard before, even if they aren’t actively studying the language of love, are bellissimo and bellissima. Curious to find out what they mean? Then keep on reading! The Meaning of Bellissimo Bellissimo is the absolute superlative of bello, a masculine adjective that can translate in numerous ways including …
If you are planning to travel to Italy, it is a good idea to learn the language, even if it is just a few basic phrases to help you navigate day-to-day life. One of the best places to start is with greetings, such as learning how to say Good morning! in Italian. Note: In Italian, …
Italian verbs can be divided into three groups, classified according to the ending of their infinitive forms: -are, -ere and -ire. Today we’re going to take a closer look at the -are group, otherwise known as the “first conjugation”. How to conjugate -ARE verbs in Italian In order to conjugate verbs in the -are group, …
A few months ago, we discussed the various ways to translate the word ‘beautiful’ in Italian, but what about ‘handsome’? In today’s article, we’re going to take a look at five of the most commonly used terms used to describe a good-looking man in Italian. Let us know if you can think of any others …
Despite their aloof reputation, cats (gatti) are one of the world’s most beloved pets, coming in second only to the dog (cane). In fact, according to a survey conducted in 2019, 58% of Italians owned a cat, which we can all agree is no small number! But what are some of the most common Italian …
On June 18th 2021, Disney Pixar released its most recent movie Luca, a sweet “coming of age” story that takes place on the Italian Riviera. It tells the tale of Luca Paguro, a sea monster boy who is able to transform into a human on land. Accompanied by his best friend Alberto Scorfano, they explore …