In this video, it is a Zoom session with my Italian meetup group in Tampa Bay, where we try to guess Italian or Neapolitan proverbs or sayings. At first, we pronounce the proverb, and then we try to take a guess at what it may mean in English. Many Italian proverbs have the … [Read more...]
What does La Miglior Difesa è l’attacco Mean in English?
In this post we will learn what does What does La Miglior Difesa è l'attacco Mean in English? A famous quote by Mussolini The person credited with this quote is the Italian Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini. The quote was issued on October 23, 1932, in Turin, … [Read more...]
The Italian noun Gondola – a video from Mexico City
In this video below I am in Mexico City discussing the Italian noun gondola. https://youtube.com/shorts/ScrSrlzrYtM?si=fMeDQLEGpsFJ1gQu In Italian, góndola refers primarily to: the long, narrow, flat-bottomed boat traditionally used in Venice, propelled with a single … [Read more...]
Mangia Bene, Ridi Spesso, Ama Molto in Italian
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...]
Feast of San Martino a Festival of Wine, Chestnuts and Infidelity!
The Feast of San Martino in Sicily is a celebration of the first wine of the year, chestnuts, and camaraderie for the locals. Italians celebrate this holiday every year on November 11th. There are a few Sicilian towns where this is a huge celebration, along with some other … [Read more...]
