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Italian Last Names
Italian last names typically arose from geographic location, description, patronym, or trade. See a list of the top 20 Italian last names throughout Italy and an explanation of how Italian last names originated.
100 Ways to Say I Love You in Italian
Here's how to express your love, lust, like, or feigned interest to that certain someone, or how to tell your parents, family members, or friends 'I love you' in Italian. Whether it's an operatic aria, a love poem, or whispered sweet nothings, many people think that the phrase 'I love you' is best voiced in Italian (which is, after all, a romance language).
Italian Verbs: Essere
Italian verb essere conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Counting in Italian
How to count in Italian from one to one hundred. Includes a discussion of Italian cardinal numbers and links to workbook exercises.
Italian Survival Phrases: Greetings
Essential words and phrases for visitors to Italy. With audio files.
Italian Proverbs
Italian proverbs and sayings with English translations.
Italian Verbs: Avere
Italian verb avere conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Say I Love You In Italian
Italian is the language for lovers and the mother tongue of that renowned seducer Casanova. Learn how to whisper sweet nothings to your sweetheart in Italian!
Italian Verbs: Andare
Italian verb andare conjugated in all tenses in table format.
1001 Italian Verbs
1001 Italian verbs conjugated in all tenses in table format. Italian verbs, as in most other languages, form the cornerstone of communication. You cannot write a complete sentence or express a complete thought without a verb. Therefore, conjugating Italian verbs like a native should be a primary goal of all students.
Italian Baby Names: Top 20
Guide to Italian baby names with over 1,000 of the most common Italian baby names. Each entry contains a description with an account of the historical origins of the Italian baby name, its significance, the English equivalent (if applicable), the name day, and other related Italian baby names and variations.
Italian Days of the Week - Italian Months - Italian Seasons
Italian days of the week, months, seasons, and Italian language lessons with instruction in grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary
Italian Verbs: Volere
Italian verb volere conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian For Beginners
Free online Italian language instruction. Learn the Italian alphabet, review basic Italian grammar lessons, study Italian verbs, build your vocabulary, and practice with workbook exercises. Whether you're new to the Italian language, a former student who wants to review lessons, or a traveler to Italy, there are plenty of resources at the About.com Guide to Italian Language.
Italian Sayings Starting With The Letter A - Italian Proverbs Beginning With A
Italian proverbs and sayings starting with the letter A. With English translations.
Italian Verbs: Fare
Italian verb fare conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Verbs: Potere
Italian verb potere conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Adult Slang Index
Online Italian Adult slang with translations in English, from your Italian Language SiteGuide at About.
Commedia dell'Arte - Italian Comedy - Stock Characters
A brief history of Commedia dell'Arte, also known as Italian comedy, a humorous theatrical presentation performed by professional players who traveled in troupes throughout Italy in the 16th century. Also includes a discussion of Commedia's influence, physical theater, props, improvisation, stock characters, costumes, masks, and music.
Italian Holidays
Italian holidays, festivals, and feast days reflect Italian culture, history, and religious practices. Some Italian holidays are similar to those celebrated throughout many other parts of the world, while others are unique to Italy.
Italian Language Lessons
Learn Italian with these free online Italian language lessons. Includes lessons on Italian grammar, lessons on Italian spelling and pronunciation, and lessons on Italian nouns, verbs, adverbs, objects, and other parts of speech.
Commedia dell'Arte - Italian Comedy
A brief history of Commedia dell'Arte, also known as Italian comedy, a humorous theatrical presentation performed by professional players who traveled in troupes throughout Italy in the 16th century. Also includes a discussion of Commedia's influence, physical theater, props, improvisation, stock characters, costumes, masks, and music.
Italian Verbs: Venire
Italian verb venire conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Slang Dictionary
Common slang words and colloquial expressions in Italian with definitions in English. Entries also identify the Italian word or phase by type.
Italian Verbs: A
1001 Italian verbs conjugated in all tenses in table format. Italian verbs starting with the letter A.
Italian Future Tense - Futuro Semplice - Understanding the Italian Future Tense
The Italian future tense, il futuro semplice, and Italian language lessons with instruction in grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
Italian Verbs For Beginners
Reference guide to Italian verbs that provides an overview of Italian verb moods, tenses, usage, and how to conjugate Italian verbs.
Italian Verbs: Dovere
Italian verb dovere conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Hand Gestures
Italians use body language and hand gestures to punctuate an expression and give it a shading that the word or phrase itself lacks. The Italian hand gestures illustrated here are some of the more common gestures that are recognized in the country.
Italian Workbook Exercises - Italian Worksheets - Italian Study Guides
Italian workbook exercises, worksheets, drills, and activities with emphasis on grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary, from your Italian Language SiteGuide at About.com.
Italian Alphabet
The Italian alphabet contains twenty-one letters. Five other letters are found in foreign words in Italian.
Italian Language Audio Lab
Italian word of the day, survival phrases, ABC's, numbers, conversation, and more. Listen to a native Italian speaker and treat your ears to la bella lingua on the About.com Guide to Italian Language.
Present Perfect Tense
The Italian present perfect tense (il passato prossimo) with conjugation charts and grammar notes. Includes workbook exercises on the present perfect tense with answer key.
Present Subjunctive Tense
The Italian present subjunctive tense (il congiuntivo) with conjugation charts and grammar notes. Includes workbook exercises on the present subjunctive tense with answer key.
Italian Verbs: Stare
Italian verb stare conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Imperfect Tense
How to form the Italian imperfect tense. Includes workbook exercises on use of the Italian imperfect tense with answer key.
Italian Vocabulary Related to The Family - La Famiglia - Italian Language Audio
Improve your Italian pronunciation and build your Italian vocabulary! The Italian language audio phrasebook features Italian audio files and an English/Italian phrasebook.
Italian Direct Object Pronouns - Pronomi Diretti
Italian direct object pronouns, i pronomi diretti, and Italian language lessons with instruction in grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary
Italian Verbs: Dire
Italian verb dire conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Numbers - Counting in Italian - Italian Cardinal Numbers
Italian numbers, counting in Italian, Italian cardinal numbers, and Italian language lessons with instruction in grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
Italian Verbs: Mangiare
Italian verb mangiare conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Verbs: Vedere
Italian verb vedere conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Word of the Day
The Italian word of the day. Hear a new word every day in Italian and a phrase using the Italian word in an example.
Italian Verbs: Sapere
Italian verb sapere conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian-English Dictionary
Bilingual Italian-English dictionary organized by letter. Reference thousands of Italian words, each with the English translation.
Italian Adult Slang: Letter F
Online Italian Adult slang with translations in English, from your Italian Language SiteGuide at About.
Italian Audio Phrasebook
Improve your Italian pronunciation and build your vocabulary. The Italian language audio phrasebook features audio files and an English-Italian phrasebook.
Italian Verbs: Prendere
Italian verb prendere conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Verbs: Dare
Italian verb dare conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Present Tense - Presente - Understanding the Italian Present Tense
Italian present tense and Italian language lessons with instruction in grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
Present Conditional Tense
The Italian present conditional tense (il condizionale presente) with conjugation charts and grammar notes. Includes workbook exercises on the present conditional tense with answer key.
Italian Verbs: Uscire
Italian verb uscire conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Baby Names
Guide to Italian baby names with over 1,000 of the most common Italian baby names. Each entry contains a description with an account of the historical origins of the Italian baby name, its significance, the English equivalent (if applicable), the name day, and other related Italian baby names and variations.
Petrarca: Love Sonnets in Italian and Love Poetry
Petrarca: Love sonnets to Laura and the Canzoniere, from one of the first Italian language poets.
Italian Sayings Starting With The Letter C - Italian Proverbs Beginning With C
Italian proverbs and sayings starting with the letter C. With English translations.
Remote Past Tense
The Italian remote past tense (il passato remoto) with conjugation charts and grammar notes.
Italian Definite Article - Articolo Determinativo
Italian definite articles, gli articoli determinativi, and Italian language lessons with instruction in grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary
Italian Verbs: P
1001 Italian verbs conjugated in all tenses in table format. Italian verbs starting with the letter P.
Italian Adult Slang: Letter C
Online Italian Adult slang with translations in English, from your Italian Language SiteGuide at About.
Past Perfect Tense
The Italian past perfect tense (il trapassato prossimo) with conjugation charts and grammar notes. Includes workbook exercises on the past perfect tense with answer key.
Italian Survival Phrases
Essential words and phrases for visitors to Italy. With audio files.
Decipher an Italian Menu
If spaghetti and meatballs with a glass of red wine from a straw-covered flask is the closest you've come to authentic Italian cuisine, then these quick, step-by-step instructions will help you order like a native when traveling to Italy.
Italian Verbs: S
1001 Italian verbs conjugated in all tenses in table format. Italian verbs starting with the letter S.
Italian Verbs - Italian Verb Conjugations - Italian Verb Tenses
Italian verb formation, mood, tenses, and table of Italian verb conjugations, from your Italian Language SiteGuide at About.com.
Italian Verbs: Capire
Italian verb capire conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Verbs: Parlare
Italian verb parlare conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Verbs: Finire
Italian verb finire conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Indirect Object Pronouns - Pronomi Indiretti
Italian indirect object pronouns, i pronomi indiretti, and Italian language lessons with instruction in grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary
Italian Adult Slang: Letter A
Online Italian Adult slang with translations in English, from your Italian Language SiteGuide at About.
Italian Simple Prepositions - Preposizioni Semplici
Italian simple prepositions, i preposizioni semplici, and Italian language lessons with instruction in grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary
Italian Calendar - Italian Months - Italian Days
Italian calendar, months of the year, and days of the week and Italian language lessons with instruction in grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
Italian Conjunctions
Italian conjunctions are invariable words that combine two or more words in a sentence or two or more clauses in a phrase.
Italian Verbs: Bere
Italian verb bere conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Past Participle
Choosing the Italian past participle (participio passato) when forming compound tenses. Includes workbook exercises on use of the Italian past participle with answer key.
Italian Verbs: Arrivare
Italian verb arrivare conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Verbs: C
1001 Italian verbs conjugated in all tenses in table format. Italian verbs starting with the letter C.
Italian Reflexive Verbs
Understanding Italian italian reflexive verbs (verbi riflessivi) with conjugation charts and grammar notes. Includes workbook exercises on Italian reflexive verbs with answer key.
Italian Sayings Starting With The Letter B - Italian Proverbs Beginning With B
Italian proverbs and sayings starting with the letter B. With English translations.
Imperfect Subjunctive Tense
The Italian imperfect subjunctive tense (il congiuntivo imperfetto) with conjugation charts and grammar notes. Includes workbook exercises on the imperfect subjunctive tense with answer key.
Italian Verbs: D
1001 Italian verbs conjugated in all tenses in table format. Italian verbs starting with the letter D.
Italian Verbs: Leggere
Italian verb leggere conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Forming the Imperative with Italian Verbs
Forming the imperative with Italian verbs. Includes conjugation charts and grammatical notes.
Italian Verbs: Partire
Italian verb partire conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Possessive Adjectives - Aggettivi Possessivi
Italian possessive adjectives, gli aggettivi possessivi, and Italian language lessons with instruction in grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
Italian Verbs: V
1001 Italian verbs conjugated in all tenses in table format. Italian verbs starting with the letter V.
Italian Verb Piacere
Grammar notes on the Italian verb piacere. Includes workbook exercises on use of the Italian verb piacere with answer key.
Italian Verbs: Dormire
Italian verb dormire conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Adult Slang: Letter B
Online Italian Adult slang with translations in English, from your Italian Language SiteGuide at About.
Italian Verbs: Conoscere
Italian verb conoscere conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Pronounce Italian Consonants
Italian pronunciation might pose some difficulties for the beginner. Yet it is very regular, and once the rules are understood it is easy to pronounce each word correctly. Here are a few basic pronunciation rules and quick, step-by-step instructions on how to pronounce Italian consonants.
Pronounce Italian Words
You love those melodious sounds at the opera, and listening to the voices of those Italian stars in foreign films is an aural thrill. These quick, step-by-step instructions on how to pronounce Italian words will help you to sound like you were born in «il bel paese».
Sicilian-English Dictionary
Sicilian-English dictionary with hundreds of Sicilian words translated into English.
Italian Verbs - Table of Regular Italian Verb Endings - Indicative Tenses
Table of Italian verb conjugations. Regular Italian verb endings in tablular format.
Italian Coffee
Espresso, caffe normale, cappuccino; sometimes it seems that there are as many types of coffee in Italy as there are pastas. And just like pasta, Italian coffee is an art form with many customs and traditions.
Italian Verb Essere
Grammar notes on the Italian verb essere. Includes workbook exercises on use of the Italian verb essere with answer key.
Italian Sayings Starting With The Letter L - Italian Proverbs Beginning With L
Italian proverbs and sayings starting with the letter L. With English translations.
Italian Verbs: Giocare
Italian verb giocare conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Sayings Starting With The Letter M - Italian Proverbs Beginning With M
Italian proverbs and sayings starting with the letter M. With English translations.
Italian ABC's For Children Index
Illustrated Italian alphabet for children. Hear both the letter and word spoken by a native Italian speaker.
First Conjugation Verbs
First conjugation Italian verbs with conjugation charts and grammar notes. Includes workbook exercises on first conjugation Italian verbs with answer key.
Italian Prepositional Articles - Preposizioni Articolate
Italian prepositional articles, le preposizioni articolate, and Italian language lessons with instruction in grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
The Best Way To Learn Italian
The secret to learning Italian? Practice, practice, practice. Any method is appropriate, whether it's reading an Italian textbook, taking a language course at a university or local language school, or conversing with a native Italian speaker.
Italian Verbs: Abitare
Italian verb abitare conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Ten Ways to Speak Italian Quickly
Ten great ways to speak Italian quickly and effectively. With links to resources, Italian classes, and other ideas to improve your Italian.
Business Italian: Writing a Formal Letter
Business Italian: Writing a formal letter in Italian to request a copy of vital documents, contact long-lost relatives in Italy, or reserve a hotel room.
Italian Verbs: Lavorare
Italian verb lavorare conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Sayings Starting With The Letter D - Italian Proverbs Beginning With D
Italian proverbs and sayings starting with the letter D. With English translations.
Italian Verbs: Rimanere
Italian verb rimanere conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Verbs: Mettere
Italian verb mettere conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Adult Slang: Letter S
Online Italian Adult slang with translations in English, from your Italian Language SiteGuide at About.
Italian Adult Slang: Letter M
Online Italian Adult slang with translations in English, from your Italian Language SiteGuide at About.
Italian Plural Nouns - Nomi Plurali
Italian plural nouns, i nomi plurali, and Italian language lessons with instruction in grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
Italian Verb Avere
Grammar notes on the Italian verb avere. Includes workbook exercises on use of the Italian verb avere with answer key.
Italian Verbs: Scrivere
Italian verb scrivere conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Verbs: Preferire
Italian verb preferire conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Devil's Italian Dictionary
Alternative Italian Dictionary: For every word in the Italian dictionary there is the potential for wordplay, whether it be a palindrome, spoonerism, pangram, or some other verbal twist.
Italian Sayings Starting With The Letter S - Italian Proverbs Beginning With S
Italian proverbs and sayings starting with the letter S. With English translations.
Commedia dell'Arte - Italian Comedy - Costumes Masks Music
A brief history of Commedia dell'Arte, also known as Italian comedy, a humorous theatrical presentation performed by professional players who traveled in troupes throughout Italy in the 16th century. Also includes a discussion of Commedia's influence, physical theater, props, improvisation, stock characters, costumes, masks, and music.
Choosing The Auxiliary Verb
Choosing the auxiliary verb (i verbi ausiliari) in Italian. Includes workbook exercises with answer key.
Italian Sayings Starting With The Letter F - Italian Proverbs Beginning With F
Italian proverbs and sayings starting with the letter F. With English translations.
Italian Verbs: E
1001 Italian verbs conjugated in all tenses in table format. Italian verbs starting with the letter E.
Italian Verbs: Studiare
Italian verb studiare conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Adult Slang Warning
Warning: The Italian Adult Slang feature contains content and materials of a sexual nature which are inappropriate for children and may be offensive to some adults. Please use this material responsibly.
Italian Verbs: Vivere
Italian verb vivere conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Adjectives - Aggettivi
Italian adjectives, gli aggettivi, and Italian language lessons with instruction in grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
Combining Direct and Indirect Italian Pronouns - Italian Double Object Pronouns - Pronomi Doppi
Combining direct and indirect italian pronouns and Italian language lessons with instruction in grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
Italian Verbs: Comprare
Italian verb comprare conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Verbs: F
1001 Italian verbs conjugated in all tenses in table format. Italian verbs starting with the letter F.
Italian Sayings Starting With The Letter E - Italian Proverbs Beginning With E
Italian proverbs and sayings starting with the letter E. With English translations.
Italian Sayings Starting With The Letter N - Italian Proverbs Beginning With N
Italian proverbs and sayings starting with the letter N. With English translations.
Conjugate Italian Verbs
Verbs are essential to communicating in any foreign language, and Italian verbs have a consistent, logical pattern of conjugation. These quick, step-by-step instructions will explain the three Italian verb categories, suggest ways to begin your studies, and teach you how to conjugate verbs like a native.
Italian Verbs: Tornare
Italian verb tornare conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Numbers For Children: Number Two
Illustrated counting exercises in Italian for children. With audio!
Italian Verbs: Aprire
Italian verb aprire conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian Verbs: Sentire
Italian verb sentire conjugated in all tenses in table format.
How To Use Formal And Informal
As if learning a new language weren't difficult enough, Romance languages such as Italian have separate forms of address in formal versus informal situations. This How-To has quick, step-by-step instructions on how to use the formal and informal subject pronouns tu, voi, lei, and loro.
Italian Sayings Starting With The Letter T - Italian Proverbs Beginning With T
Italian proverbs and sayings starting with the letter T. With English translations.
Italian Numbers For Children: Number One
Illustrated counting exercises in Italian for children. With audio!
Italian Tattoos
Italian language tattoos have a certain cachet - many people don't know what they say, lending the tattoo a certain sophistication or flair. But that's the point. Many people, including the tattoo artist, don't understand what the tattoo says, and a simple slip of the needle can turn love (amare) bitter (amaro).
Italian Sayings Starting With The Letter I - Italian Proverbs Beginning With I
Italian proverbs and sayings starting with the letter I. With English translations.
Italian Verbs: Divertirsi
Italian verb divertirsi conjugated in all tenses in table format.
Italian For Children - Childrens Italian Lessons - Kids Italian Learning Material - Italian Home Study
Free Internet online instruction for children. Teach your child the Italian alphabet and practice counting with audio. There are plenty of resources at the Italian Language GuideSite to teach your child Italian.
Italian Abbreviations
Understanding Italian abbreviations, acronyms, and initials. Includes a glossary and pronunciation guideline for Italian abbreviations, acronyms, and initials.
Italian Workbook Exercises - Counting In Italian - Italian Cardinal Numbers
Italian workbook exercises, worksheets, drills, and activities with emphasis on grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
Italian Sayings Starting With The Letter G - Italian Proverbs Beginning With G
Italian proverbs and sayings starting with the letter G. With English translations.
Sicilian Proverbs
Sicilian proverbs, Sicilian sayings, and Sicilan expressions with translation into English.
Giro d'Italia
The Giro d’Italia (Tour of Italy), established in 1909, is a long-distance bicycle race that takes place annually in May or early June throughout Italy. The symbol of the Giro d'Italia is the Maglia Rosa, awarded to the overall leader after each stage of the race as well as to the eventual winner.
Speaking Italian With Your Hands - Italian Hand Gestures
Italians use body language and hand gestures to punctuate an expression and give it a shading that the word or phrase itself lacks. The guide to Italian hand gestures has some of the more common gestures that are recognized in the country.
Irregular -Are Verbs
Irregular first conjugation Italian verbs with conjugation charts and grammar notes. Learn the conjugations of the only three irregular -are Italian verbs. Includes workbook exercises on irregular first conjugation Italian verbs (-are) with answer key.
Italian Adult Slang: Letter P
Online Italian Adult slang with translations in English, from your Italian Language SiteGuide at About.

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