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Italian Verb Essere Meaning and Conjugation

October 12, 2025 By Larry Aiello

This picture shows the Italian verb essere in graffiti format

In this post we will look at the Italian verb essere meaning and conjugation and the importance in the Italian language. The verb essere in Italian means "to be". It is one of the most important verbs to understand when learning the Italian language. It has many uses and … [Read more...]

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Learn Colors in Italian for Beginners from Guatapé, Colombia

September 18, 2025 By Larry Aiello

Colorful umbrellas - ombrelli colorati!

In this video, you can learn colors in Italian for beginners from Guatapé, Colombia. It lies a little outside of Medellín, Colombia. It is a colorful town with a unique charm and history. There is even a rock where you can climb to the top for a fantastic view of the Colombian … [Read more...]

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The Italian Verb Graffiare – Funny Example

August 11, 2025 By Larry Aiello

Here is the conjugation of the of the Italian verb graffiare which means to scratch. Cats like to scratch and some people like to annoyingly scratch the blackboard at school. The verb is a regular one, which means it is conjugated like most of the rest of the verbs in Italian … [Read more...]

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Cultural Differences in Expressing “You’re Welcome” in Italian from Medellin, Colombia

July 26, 2025 By Larry Aiello

A picture of Medellin by Day

In this video, I will discuss some cultural differences in the usage of expressing "you're welcome" after saying "thank you." These nuances typically occur after a transaction has taken place in a store, restaurant, or other type of business.   You're Welcome - … [Read more...]

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What is a Furgone in Italian?

July 18, 2025 By Larry Aiello

Image of a street vendor selling his cleaning good, a strange three-wheeled vehicle called furgone in Italian.

What is a furgone in Italian? These are the strange three-wheeled vehicles that you are likely to encounter when you visit Palermo, Italy. In this video, I am in Palermo. As I walk down a typical street in Palermo, outside the tourist zone, I come across a strange … [Read more...]

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