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Learn how to use dovere in Italian to say what you “have to”, “must” or “should” do, with common phrases and real-life situations you’ll come across in Italy.

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Deve cambiare treno = You (formal) have to change train

Dobbiamo comprare i biglietti per Napoli = We have to buy the tickets for Naples

Devo pagare qui? = Do I have to pay here?

Devi prenotare online = You have to book online

Devo fare molte cose = I have to do lots of things

_Italian adverbs help you add more detail and meaning to your Italian. Here are some of the most common Italian adverbs for everyday conversation and how to use them. _

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Today's Italian words:

Gli italiani parlano velocemente = Italians speak quickly

In Italia viaggio facilmente in treno = In Italy, I travel easily by train

Generalmente bevo un cappuccino = I generally drink a cappuccino

Probabilmente sono negata = I am probably hopeless (feminine)

_Learn how to use “with” in Italian to get around Italy, from ordering food and drink to booking places to stay. _

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Una margherita con funghi = A margherita with mushrooms

Un toast con prosciutto = A toasted sandwich with ham

Un hotel con parcheggio = A hotel with parking

Un appartamento con aria condizionata = An apartment with air conditioning

Un treno con cambio a Bologna = A train with a change in Bologna

_These common Italian phrases go beyond polite basics like “buongiorno” and “grazie” so you can connect with Italians and have friendly, everyday conversations. _

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Today's Italian words:

Nessun problema = No problem

Grazie per l’aiuto = Thanks for the help

Davvero? = Really?

Volentieri = I’d love to

Scherzo = Just kidding

The Italian verb “potere” means “can”, but it doesn’t always work the same way. Learn how to use it correctly and avoid common mistakes.

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Today's Italian words:

Posso? = Can I? / May I?

Possiamo andare = We can go

Puoi prenotare un tavolo per stasera = You can reserve a table for tonight (singular, informal)

Potete lasciare le valigie qui= You can leave your luggage here (plural)