Valentine’s Day, known as San Valentino in Italian, is a special occasion celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a time to express your deepest love and affection towards your romantic partner in life. If you want to impress your Italian partner or friends, you can greet them with the phrase Buon San …
Ah, love! Its strength can conquer all obstacles, awaken creativity and drive us to craft beautiful works of art, music, and… idioms! The Italian language is rich in idioms about love. These gems of popular wisdom are steeped in tradition and offer fascinating insight into the complexities of this beautiful emotion. So, let’s explore …
Ciao! If you’re interested in learning how to express your love for someone in Italian, you’ve stumbled onto the right blog. In this post, we will explore four ways to express the sentiment “I love you” in Italian, just in time for Valentine’s Day (San Valentino). Whether you’re in a romantic relationship, a friendship, or …
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 …
When I first started learning Italian, the verb whose usage confused me more than any other was piacere, which means to like. To understand why this verb is so confusing for English speakers, let’s take a look at our phrase of the week: (Tu)* mi piaci! I like you! *Note: personal pronouns like tu are …
