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 …
If you are serious about learning Italian, one of the first things you should commit to memory are the numbers from 1 to 100. After all, numbers are important – they allow you to pay for things, tell the time, talk about your age, count sheep as you drift off to sleep, and much more! …
You’ve got your grammar books lined up, your dictionary at the ready, and a burning desire to learn Italian – that’s great! But before you start, you may be interested to learn at least a handful of facts about the origins and history of the language. In this article, we’re offering up all the most …
Mattino (masculine) and mattina (feminine), both of which translate as morning in English, are two words of different genders that derive from the same Latin adjective matutinus. They indicate the part of the day between dawn and noon. Their respective plurals are mattini (masculine) and mattine (feminine). Knowing which word to use and when can …
Are you trying to find the word for “funny” in Italian? No problem! In this article, we’ve come up with a list of twelve different ways to describe someone or something that tickles your funny bone, along with the context in which each is used. Enjoy! 1. Divertente Divertente is by far one of the …