The word for bed in Italian is letto (masculine, plural: letti). It derives from the Latin lectus of the same meaning. Amongst the different kinds of beds in existence, some popular options include the letto singolo (single bed), letto matrimoniale / letto doppio (double bed), divano letto (sofa bed) and my all-time favourite as a …
Dreams (sogni) are stories and images that our minds create while we are in a phase of sleep called REM (rapid eye movement). Most tend to be entertaining, romantic or even bizarre, but sometimes you may find yourself tangled up in a frightening incubo, which is the word for nightmare in Italian. incubo nightmare The …
The word faticoso in Italian, which translates as tiring or strenuous, comes from the verb faticare which is how you would say to labour or to struggle. It shares the same origin as the word fatigue in English. Because it is an adjective, the ending changes depending on whether you are talking about a masculine, …
The word for tired in Italian is stanco. It is derived from the verb stancare meaning to tire or to wear out. The feminine and plural forms of stanco are as follows: To say that you feel tired in Italian, you can use the expression mi sento stanco. Mi sento molto stanco oggi quindi non …
Now that we’re well into the depths of autunno and the days are getting shorter, I find I’m having to explain to my son – an ever-inquisitive six year old – why night seems to draw in so much earlier than in the summer. (And to make things even more challenging, I always attempt to …
We’ve all experienced it — that drowsy sensation that sneaks up on you after a large meal. One minute you’re chatting and laughing with friends and family, and the next, you’re slumped back on the couch, struggling to keep your eyes open. Italians have a special word for the fit of drowsiness that occurs after …