In Italian bel canto opera of the 18th century the basso buffo was a comic part, especially one for a bass. Typical roles included Don Pasquale (Don Pasquale by Gaetano Donizetti), Don Magnifico (La Cenerentola by Gioachino Rossini), and Don Alfonso (Così fan tutte by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart).

The Italian preposition su (up, over, on) expresses the concept of being above (or on top of), as well as indicating mastery or influence. Some examples of prepositional phrases beginning with su include: Sulla cima dei monti c'è ancora neve; La tazza è sul tavolo; Pretende sempre di avere la meglio sugli altri..

According to paidContent. org, the Huffington Post has announced plans to partner with L'Espresso "for the launch this year of an Italian edition."

The Italian preposition con (with, by) expresses the sense of participation or union, or to indicate a connection or link. Some examples of prepositional phrases beginning with con include: Con questo freddo si è preso il mal di gola; I miei genitori abitano con me; L'olio non si amalgama con l'acqua.