Italian Vocab
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Chi ha detto: "La religione è l'oppio dei popoli"?
Indovinello di oggi è Chi ha detto: "La religione è l'oppio dei popoli"?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - September 29, 2014
"Qual è il Santo dei cani?
Ciao a tutti, Indovinello di oggi è "Qual' è il Santo dei cani?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - September 26, 2014
Ciao a tutti, Indovinello di oggi: Anche se è liquido non è bagnato. Cos'è?
3 replies - Last post by John-H8 - September 22, 2014
Ciao a tutti, Indovinello di oggi: Perchè quando due si sposano diventano americani?
Ciao a tutti, Indovinello di oggi: Perché quando due si sposano diventano americani?
4 replies - Last post by John-H8 - September 21, 2014
Indovinello di oggi: Se il figlio di Leonardo è padre mio figlio, che cosa sono io per Leonardo? nipote nuora figlio moglie
5 replies - Last post by John-H8 - September 12, 2014
È una parola di quattro sillabe ed ha 21 lettere, cos' è?
Ciao a tutti, Indovinello di oggi: È una parola di quattro sillabe ed ha 21 lettere, cos' è?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - September 9, 2014
Indovinello di oggi: Dividi 30 per ½ e aggiungi 10. Quanto fa?
Ciao a tutti, Indovinello di oggi: Dividi 30 per ½ e aggiungi 10. Quanto fa?
4 replies - Last post by John-H8 - August 27, 2014
Ciao a tutti, Indovinello di oggi: Se una gallina e mezza fa un uovo e mezzo in un giorno e mezzo, quante uova fanno tre galline in otto giorni?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - August 27, 2014
Indovinello di oggi: Individuare il secolo che lega i seguenti personaggi:
Ciao a tutti, Indovinello di oggi: Individuare il secolo che lega i seguenti personaggi: Galileo - Cartesio - Keplero - Bruno 1800 1600 1300 1400
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - August 27, 2014
Indovinello di oggi: Qual è la nazione più lunga?
Ciao a tutti, Indovinello di oggi: Qual è la nazione più lunga?
3 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - August 24, 2014
Indovinello di oggi: Nasco grande e muoio piccola. Che cosa sono?
Ciao a tutti, Indovinello di oggi: Nasco grande e muoio piccola. Che cosa sono?
3 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - August 24, 2014
Ciao a tutti, ho una domanda. I am confused about the use of the word del, specifically in the following sentences: 1. "noi portiamo del formaggio a Maria." - we take some cheese to Maria 2. "io prendo del tempo per pensare"- I take the time (for) to t...
3 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - August 24, 2014
Ciao a tutti, Indovinello di oggi: Se un mattone pesa un chilogrammo più mezzo mattone, quanto pesa un mattone?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - August 7, 2014
Indovinello di oggi: Individuare l'animale che non ha a che fare con gli altri
Indovinello di oggi: Individuare l'animale che non ha a che fare con gli altri Aquila Gatto Orso Cane
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - August 4, 2014
Indovinello di oggi: Today's riddle
Indovinello di oggi: Quale tra i seguenti termini è un sinonimo della parola Capace? Adeguato Impreciso Sapiente Abile
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - July 24, 2014
Indovinello: Tutti sanno aprirlo ma nessuno sa chiuderlo. Cos’è?
Indovinello: Tutti sanno aprirlo ma nessuno sa chiuderlo. Cos’è?
3 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - July 24, 2014
Ciao a tutti, I'm not sure when to use "nel" and when to use "in". The rocket italian lessons state both can mean the english word "in", but again, I'm not sure about what context to use which word in.
2 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - July 24, 2014
Indovinello di oggi- Today's riddle
Indovinello di oggi: Quale di questi animali non è quadrupede? Cavallo Cervo Cane Canguro
4 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - July 24, 2014
How to pronounce "gli"
Hello, I'm not quite sure how to pronounce "Gli". Can you help please? Thanks, Vadim
2 replies - Last post by vadim-a - July 13, 2014
Ciao a tutti, I was wondering when to use what words for time in italian. As far as I know, there seems to be multiple words for time; volta, ora, and tempo. All three seem to be used in similair contexts, so I was wondering if there are differences bet...
5 replies - Last post by Arwa-i - July 4, 2014
I was wondering what the difference between "Ti" and "Tu" is, and when to use which. For instance, why couldn't I say "tu piace" instead of "ti piace", or "e ti" instead of "e tu"?
6 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - June 22, 2014
Audio file for Italian alphabet pronunciation
Does Rocket Languages offer an audio file for learning how to correctly pronounce the letters of the Italian alphabet?
3 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - April 22, 2014
Why don't audio clips transfer to My Vocabulary?
I am trying to add "important phrases/questions" to my vocabulary. I searched and found an audio clip for "Where is the bathroom?" and saved it to my vocabulary. When I went back to My Vocabulary there was no audio clip even though I just listened to it...
3 replies - Last post by Rocket-Languages - April 11, 2014
Ciao, My Vocab icon does not appear when I double click on any words. Is it broken? Can anyone else get the icon? Grazie Garry
6 replies - Last post by Rocket-Languages - February 9, 2014
where do I find the acute accent, as in "perche"?
3 replies - Last post by John-H8 - January 31, 2014
Migliore o meglio, which is best?
In Rocket Italian Premium Plus lesson 8.9, the following itlaian sentences and translations are given - è meglio se prende l'autobus. It's better to take the bus. and Qual'è la strada migliore per ...? What's the best way to ..? therefore indicating that...
3 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - January 27, 2014
Hi, just a couple of questions about lesson 3.1. Why is the sentence Ma fa molto freddo and not ma e` molto freddo? Also, Porta il cappello. I thought that porta meant door? Thank you.
5 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - January 27, 2014
Adding to vocab list from lesson
I used to be able to add new vocab words from the conversations and grammar lessons very easily but something has changed and when I add a new word now with its English meaning and some grammatical or usage notes I am asked if I want to view my entire voc...
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - January 27, 2014
you should add more to the harder rank when im a master in Italian
1 reply - Last post by Rocket-Languages - November 21, 2013
How do you add a word to My Vocabulary?
I used to know how to add a word to the My Vocabulary list, because I have a few words already there. But I don't remember what I did to get them there, and I can't find the instructions for adding new words. Thanks.
3 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - November 21, 2013
bravissimo(a), buonissimo(a) & benissimo(a)
Not sure I understand the differences among the words bravissimo(a), buonissimo(a) & benissimo(a). Can someone help enlighten me?
2 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - October 20, 2013
How do you say, How are you
5 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - October 20, 2013
where do I find the grave symbol the keyboard?
1 reply - Last post by grahame-r - October 3, 2013
Traveling with IBS and lactose intolerance.
I posted this in the culture section, but perhaps it is more appropriate under vocabulary: My stomach is very sensitive to fats. If I accidentally eat bread made with milk I can be sick for a good part of the next day. I will be traveling in Italy in tw...
2 replies - Last post by Stuart-B16 - September 12, 2013
Which is the correct translation for "I don't understand"
Ciao! Which is the correct translation for "I don't understand" Is it "non capisco".... or, is it "non ho capito" What is the difference between these two? Grazie! Luigi
3 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - September 12, 2013
How do you pronounce "Le"
Ciao! I am wondering what is the correct pronunciation of "Le".... as in "Le sette" For instance, is it pronounced "L-eh" or "Lay"? I am having a hard time distinguishing this when I listen to it. Grazie mille, Luigi
2 replies - Last post by luigi-p - August 13, 2013
How would I say South Africa and Cape Town in Italian?
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - July 14, 2013
What is the easiest way to access my vocabulary? So far, I have to open my toolbox then click the vocab tab. The pop-up hint implies there's an icon that takes me directly there, but I can't find it
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - July 14, 2013
I'm trying to get better at adding "problem" words (ones that just don't seem to register quickly enough) to My Vocab. Once in a while, I then go to My Vocab and "test" myself (kind of a manual "Hear It Say It" or "Know It") by covering up the column of E...
8 replies - Last post by Mariah-B2 - July 11, 2013
Conjugation and pronunciation of capire
How to you conjugate and pronounce the verb capire?
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - June 13, 2013
Is there a chance that the programming team could develop a "Flash Card" tool to help us better learn all those vocabulary words. There are several members such as T Henry and myself that would really utilized the cards. I'm sure there are also lots of ...
2 replies - Last post by Rocket-Languages - May 13, 2013
When to use "posso or riesco?"
Ciao, per favore mi potete dire qual'è corretto..... non posso capirlo / non lo posso capire o non riesco capirlo / non lo reisco capire. I can't understand him/it. anche, quest'è corretto????? non capisco cio che dice! I don't understand what you ...
4 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - March 11, 2013
Where can I find 'My vocab'
Hello! I have used all the three levels of Spanish, and last time was in june 2012. Since then there has been a lot of updates. Now I have bought all the three levels of Italian and it's going great so far after the first day. I am saving new words so tha...
2 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - March 11, 2013
La Macchina means car, but can't it also mean "machine". Therefore, couldn't the sentence, "La macchina e vecchio." be translated as the machine is old?
2 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - March 1, 2013
Ciao, I was wondering if anyone could give me a quick overview of basic tenses, and how/when to conjugate.
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - January 17, 2013
when do you use the verb :essere and when do you use stare?
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - January 17, 2013
I am just going through Rocket Italian Premium Plus Lesson 8.8 Verbs + Prepositions. One common verb posted is cercare di and the translation beside it is "to try to" Is this correct? I thought 'cercare" was to look" Two examples later the lesson offers t...
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - January 17, 2013