Need To Know Italian Nouns – Yabla Italian Blog
There are some Italian words you can guess at, like centro for “center,” ristorante for “restaurant,” or words that you have heard around, like piazza (town square). Other Italian nouns are less “guessable.” Here are some need to know Italian nouns that don’t necessarily mean what you think they might mean. Some words you need […]
9 Untranslatable Words Useful In Italian – Yabla Italian Blog
Every language has unique words that describe very specific things or special situations, but can’t be directly translated into other languages. There are plenty of Italian nouns, verbs, and adjectives that fall into the category of untranslatable words. Learning these words can be an excellent way to expand your vocabulary, and in addition, they will […]
Easy Pasta Recipes from Italy, with Love – Yabla Italian Blog
Italians love pasta, and so do a lot of people, there’s no doubt about that. Some Italians eat pasta every day, some eat pasta twice a day. So they need quick and easy pasta recipes for those moments when there’s no time to slave over a hot stove. There are plenty of simple pasta recipes that […]
Common Italian Adjectives and How They Work – Yabla Italian Blog
How do adjectives work in Italian? Are you ready to learn some common Italian adjectives and how to use them? Let’s get started. First, let’s review what an adjective is and what it does. An adjective describes or modifies a noun, as opposed to an adverb that describes or modifies a verb, an adjective, or […]
How to talk about the weather like an Italian – Yabla Italian Blog
When traveling in Italy, like it or not, weather conditions will be a concern. We like to imagine Italy being sunny and beautiful all the time, but purtroppo (unfortunately), especially these days, the weather can be capriccioso (mischievous) and unpredictable. As a result, knowing how to talk about the weather like an Italian can be […]
Best Places to Visit in Italy: – Yabla Italian Blog
L’imbarazzo della scelta There’s a great Italian expression to describe the vast choice of places to visit in Italy: l’imbarazzo della scelta. We sometimes say in English, “an embarrassment of riches” or “a wealth of choices,” however, the image of “the embarrassment of having to choose,” like a child in a candy store, is a […]