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Mangia Bene, Ridi Spesso, Ama Molto in Italian

January 4, 2026 By Larry Aiello

Mangia bene, ridi spesso, ama molto - an Italian expression which means eat well, laugh often, love much

Mangia bene, ridi spesso, ama molto: An Italian Recipe for a Good Life Italy is famous for its food, its sunshine, and its deep sense of connection. Some of its greatest wisdom comes in just a few simple words: Mangia bene, ridi spesso, ama molto. *Italian Translation: Eat … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Italian Proverbs Tagged With: food and joy, inspirational saying, Italian culture, italian language, Italian lifestyle, italian proverb, Italian quotes, italian saying, Italian wisdom, life philosophy, living well, love and happiness, Mangia bene ridi spesso ama molto

How to say Skyscrapers in Italian – a video from Mexico City

December 27, 2025 By Larry Aiello

A view of some skyscrapers in downtown Mexico City. In this lesson we will learn how to say skyscrapers in Italian. Una vista di alcuni grattacieli nel centro di Città del Messico. In questa lezione impareremo come si dice "grattacieli" in italiano.

In the video below, I am in Mexico City discussing how to say skyscrapers in Italian. Nel video qui sotto, mi trovo a Città del Messico e spiego come si dice "skyscrapers" in italiano. https://youtube.com/shorts/VonPBJQ8bGM?si=oXJHRD27lg0gcWKD   Italy is not a … [Read more...]

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Learn Italian Fruits and Vegetables from Street Market in Palermo

December 18, 2025 By Larry Aiello

Carciofi viola - purple artichokes often found in Sicily

In this video, you will learn Italian fruits and vegetables from the Ballarò Street Market in Palermo, Sicily.   There’s no better classroom than Ballarò Street Market in Palermo, Sicily. This historic open-air market is loud, vibrant, and overflowing with fresh … [Read more...]

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Scarcity Sets the Price – A Sicilian Proverb

December 13, 2025 By Larry Aiello

What does La Scarsizza fa lu prrezzu mean in Sicilian?

In this post we will look at the proverb: Scarcity sets the price - a Sicilian proverb in translation. “La Scarsizza Fa Lu Prezzu” Why Sicilian Wisdom Still Shapes Modern Life If you grew up in a Sicilian family—or even just spent time in Sicily—you’ve probably heard at … [Read more...]

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What does Grazie Caro mean in Milan?

December 8, 2025 By Larry Aiello

What does grazie caro mean in Milan?

If you spend enough time in Milan, you will notice a cultural peculiarity of the Italian term 'grazie caro'. But what does 'grazie caro' mean in Milan? Literally, it means "thank you, dear." But like most expressions in Italian, the real meaning runs deeper than the direct … [Read more...]

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