Tables
Italian Progressive Tenses: Presente Progressivo and Passato Progressivo (tables)
Introduction:
In Italian, both the Presente Progressivo (Present Progressive) and Passato Progressivo (Past Progressive) are used to describe actions that are, or were, happening at a particular moment. Understanding how to use these tenses correctly can help foreign learners express ongoing actions, both in the present and the past.
Let’s break down how these tenses are formed and used, followed by tables for regular and irregular verbs with examples, and plenty of exercises to practice!
Mastering Italian Vocabulary: Colors, Months, Days, and Professions
Build Your Italian Fluency with BYB!
Welcome to Build Your Best (BYB)! If you’re here, you’re ready to dive into learning Italian. Below, you’ll find a comprehensive overview of essential Italian vocabulary, complete with exercises and grammar rules to get you started on your journey toward fluency.
Table of Contents
- I Colori (Colors)
- Singular and Plural Forms
- Example Sentences
- I Mesi dell’Anno (Months of the Year)
- Vocabulary and Usage
- I Giorni della Settimana (Days of the Week)
- Example Sentences
- I Mestieri (Professions)
- Professions Vocabulary with Example Sentences
- I Numeri (Numbers)
- Cardinal and Ordinal Numbers
- Le Stagioni (The Seasons)
- Vocabulary Practice: Mix & Match
- Test Your Knowledge!
1. I Colori (Colors)
Colors are a fundamental part of any language. Below is a list of the most common colors in Italian, and some grammar rules to help you understand how they change based on the noun they describe.