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Questo o Quello? A complete guide to Italian demonstrative adjectives

Are you unsure whether to say 'questo libro' or 'quel libro'? You're not alone! The difference between  questo  and  quello  confuses many learners. In this guide, you'll learn the simple rule, see plenty of real-life examples, and practice with free exercises. In Italian,  questo  (this) and  quello  (that) are called  demonstrative adjectives  because they  demonstrate  where something is. Use  questo  for things near you (like a book in your hand) and  quello  for things farther away (like a book on a shelf across the room). Getting them right will make your Italian sound instantly more natural. Demonstrative adjectives provide important information in the context of everyday communication, helping to indicate whether the object or person being talked about is near or far from the speaker or listener. For example, when shopping for groceries, we can say 'Voglio comprare questo pane' to refer to one close ...
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Parola del giorno: PARLARE

PARLARE

Significato

Il verbo parlare significa esprimere pensieri o informazioni con le parole. Usiamo parlare per comunicare con altre persone o per dire qualcosa.

Pronuncia

[parˈlaːre]

Per esempio:

  • Oggi voglio parlare con i miei amici.
  • Parlo italiano e inglese.

Usi comuni

Parlare con → Comunicare con una persona.
Esempio: Parlo con mia madre ogni giorno.

Parlare di → Discutere un argomento.
Esempio: Parliamo di musica italiana.

Parlare al telefono → Fare una conversazione telefonica.
Esempio: Stasera parlo al telefono con il mio amico.

Parola correlata

  • Dire (verbo) – Significa esprimere un’informazione con le parole.

Differenza tra 'parlare' e 'dire'

  • Parlare → Si usa quando comunichiamo con qualcuno, in una conversazione o un dialogo.
    Esempio: Maria parla con il suo amico.
  • Dire → Si usa quando trasmettiamo un'informazione precisa o un messaggio.
    Esempio: Luca dice che arriva tardi.

Per esempio:

  • I miei genitori parlano italiano.
  • Lui parla molto in classe.
    • Io dico sempre la verità.

    Curiosità

    In Italia, parlare è molto importante nella vita quotidiana. Gli italiani amano parlare con amici e familiari e spesso usano anche i gesti per esprimersi meglio.

    🎯 E tu? Con chi parli ogni giorno? Prova a scrivere una frase con il verbo parlare! 😊

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