Gazetta Italia: A tale of two women
In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull reports on the two women who now face each other in the Italian parliament A mural, by Italian artist and activist aleXsandro Palombo, depicts Elly Schlein and Giorgia Meloni naked and pregnant in reference to the debate over surrogacy in the country. KEY WORDS Useful Italian words and phrases More...
Italian word for the week: Passeggiata
Learn the root and meaning of the Italian word ‘passeggiata’, and how the locals really use it… The Italian word ‘Passeggiata’ (from passo – to step, or pace) literally means More...
Italian word for the week: Abbiocco
In Italy, food is at the heart and soul of every gathering, and sharing a meal with loved ones is an art form. But how can you describe the feeling afterwards? This word will help… Picture this: you’ve More...
Speak Italia: Foreign athletes living ‘the good life’
In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull looks at the current crop of foreign sports stars enjoying their new lives in Italy… KEY WORDS Useful Italian words and phrases to add to your vocabulary Cibo More...
Italian word for the week: Menefreghismo
Learn about the meaning and origin of the Italian word ‘menefreghismo‘, if you can be bothered… Menefreghista, or someone with menefreghismo, describes a couldn’t-care-less attitude. But More...
Italian word for the week: ‘cavoli riscaldati’
Looking for a way to revitalise last night’s leftover veggies? This isn’t it. However, this Italian phrase might come in handy when describing your friend’s rekindled ‘relationship’… The More...
Italian word for the week: Braccine corte
‘Braccine corte‘ means ‘short arms’, but if someone tells you “Avere le braccine corte“, they’re not referring to the length of your appendages… The Italian phrase More...
Italian word for the week: Fare la scarpetta
Squeeze every last drop of flavour from your plate with the Italian tradition of “fare la scarpetta” “Fare la scarpetta” is a unique Italian phrase that embodies the country’s culinary and More...
Speak Italia! The boom of Burraco in Italy
In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull invites you to a hand of Burraco, the card game that’s become all the rage in Italy KEY WORDS Useful Italian words and phrases to add to your vocabulary Fare More...
Italian word for the week: Magari
Discover the meaning of magari, a useful word that can express your hopes, wishes, and desires… Magari is an Italian word that has no direct translation in English. It comes from the Greek word “makàrios“, More...