Tag archive for ‘Learn Italian’
Pedestrians look at a mural painting made by Italian artist and activist aleXsandro Palombo, depicting Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (R) and Democratic Party (PD) Secretary Elly Schlein (L) naked and pregnant in reference to the ongoing debate over surrogacy in the country
By Helen Greaves On Thursday, September 14th, 2023
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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 More...

Couple walking in plaza in Siena with gelato
By Helen Greaves On Thursday, August 10th, 2023
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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...

couple experiencing 'abbiocco' after big meal
By Helen Greaves On Thursday, July 27th, 2023
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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...

Chris Smalling playing football
By Helen Greaves On Wednesday, July 5th, 2023
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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...

Young group in cinema being annoyed by woman on her phone
By Helen Greaves On Wednesday, June 28th, 2023
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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...

cabbage being boiled in a pan
By Helen Greaves On Tuesday, May 30th, 2023
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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...

Man measuring his arm
By Helen Greaves On Wednesday, May 17th, 2023
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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...

clearing sauce from a plate with a piece of bread
By Helen Greaves On Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023
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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...

Shuffling a deck of cards for Burraco
By Helen Greaves On Wednesday, April 12th, 2023
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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...

Magari Italian meaning hope wish perhaps
By Helen Greaves On Wednesday, April 5th, 2023
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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...