Word of the Day

Part of speech: noun Example sentence:La tassa di soggiorno non si applica ai cittadini comunitari. Sentence meaning: The sojourn tax does not apply to European Union citizens.

Part of speech: adjective Example sentence:I primi 20 esercizi sono i più facili; gli altri sono abbastanza difficili. Sentence meaning: The first 20 exercises are the easiest ones; the others are pretty hard.

Part of speech: verb Example sentence:Secondo me questo vestito l'hai pagato troppo. Sentence meaning: In my opinion, you paid too much for this dress.

Part of speech: noun Example sentence:Lo zio Attilio è emigrato in Francia. Sentence meaning: Uncle Attilio emigrated to France.

Part of speech: verb Example sentence:Questo castello appartiene al principe Enrico e alla sua famiglia. Sentence meaning: This castle belongs to Prince Henry and his family.

Part of speech: adjective Example sentence:Faccio sempre la spesa in questo negozio; è tutto molto economico. Sentence meaning: I always shop in this store; everything is very cheap.

Part of speech: adverb Example sentence:Sono indietro con i compiti; questo fine-settimana dovrò studiare. Sentence meaning: I'm behind in my homework; I'll have to study this weekend.

Part of speech: verb Example sentence:Non vi siete accorte che ho cambiato pettinatura? Sentence meaning: Haven't you noticed that I changed my hairdo?

Part of speech: adjective Example sentence:Qualche volta quel ragazzino è proprio cattivo. Sentence meaning: Sometimes that little boy can be so naughty.

Part of speech: adverb Example sentence:Attenzione! Se è montato male, il giocattolo non funziona. Sentence meaning: Watch out! If it is set up improperly, then the toy won't work.

Part of speech: verb Example sentence:A chi tocca stendere il bucato questa settimana? Sentence meaning: Whose turn is it to hang the laundry out this week?

Part of speech: verb Example sentence:Le mucche impazziscono a causa di una malattia, il cosiddetto 'morbo della mucca pazza'. Sentence meaning: The cows go mad because of a disease, the so-called 'mad-cow disease'.

Part of speech: noun Example sentence:La città è impegnata in un'importante battaglia contro l'inquinamento. Sentence meaning: The city is engaged in an important battle against pollution.

Part of speech: noun Example sentence:Il padrone del cane è responsabile del comportamento dell'animale. Sentence meaning: The dog's owner is responsible for its behavior.

Part of speech: verb Example sentence:La squadra ha deluso i suoi tifosi giocando scorrettamente. Sentence meaning: The team disappointed its fans by playing dirty.

Part of speech: adjective Example sentence:Quest'auto è molto rumorosa, secondo me c'è qualcosa che non va. Sentence meaning: This car is very noisy; in my opinion, there's something wrong with it.

Part of speech: verb Example sentence:Il ragazzo ha acceso il fuoco per cucinare le salsicce. Sentence meaning: The boy lit the fire to roast the sausages.

Part of speech: noun Example sentence:Sono stata a passeggiare sul fiume, e le zanzare mi hanno punta dappertutto! Sentence meaning: I went for a walk by the river, and the mosquitoes bit me all over!

Part of speech: verb Example sentence:Ma come osa! Lei non può leggere la mia posta! Sentence meaning: How dare you! You have no right to read my mail!

Part of speech: verb Example sentence:Preferisco viaggiare in aereo piuttosto che in treno, e tu? Sentence meaning: I prefer to travel by plane rather than by train, and you?