A phrase used in Italian to say that you want something to happen or be true is Spero di sì which means I hope so. Let’s take a moment to break it down into its component parts. Spero di sì. I hope so. Spero is the first-person conjugation of the verb sperare (to hope). In …
Although Italy is renowned for its excellent wines, there has been growing demand for artisan beers since the 1980s. In the place of famous brand lagers such as Peroni and Moretti, many Italians now prefer craft beer infused with local flavours and ingredients. After all, there’s something truly magical about pouring yourself a frothy pint …
When you see someone you know, it’s only natural to ask how they are doing. One way you can do this in colloquial Italian is by asking the question Come va la vita? which literally means “How’s life?“ Come va la vita? How’s life? Come is the word for “how” in Italian, whereas va is …
Today we have a phrase that was requested by one of our pasta-loving readers! Mi piace la pasta! I like pasta! If you want to say “I like [X]” in Italian, you need to memorise the expression “mi piace [X]“. Before we take a closer look at this phrase, it is important to point out …
The most common way to ask someone if he or she is tired in Italian is by using the phrase Sei stanco? for a man or Sei stanca? for a woman. Sei stanco? / Sei stanca? Are you tired? The respective plurals are Siete stanchi? (for men or mixed groups) and Siete stanche? (for women). …
Is there a person you love with great enthusiasm, whether he/she is the love of your life, your child or your best friend? Then this phrase is for you. Ti adoro! I adore you! Adoro is the first person present form of the verb adorare meaning “to adore“. It means “to worship” when a higher …