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 …
Imagine strolling through the enchanting streets of Rome, basking in the glory of art masterpieces, or indulging in a delectable plate of homemade pasta that elicits the exclamation, “This is amazing!” Yet, as we know, “amazing” is merely one of the myriad terms in English at your disposal to describe such an experience. The English …
Italians have various words to describe brown, but there are specific situations where using the appropriate term in the correct context is crucial to avoid sounding odd. This is especially true when discussing hair colour. Indeed, no one in Italy would ever say, “she has brown hair” (Lei ha i capelli marroni). Let me explain …