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What is the 'future in the past' in Italian?

The 'future in the past' is a grammatical concept in Italian that doesn't exist in English. We use it to talk about things that, in the past, we thought might happen in the future. Sounds confusing? An examp...
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Answered by Joanne M. Italian tutor
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When should I use the present subjunctive?

There are many instances when we need to use the subjunctive. As a verbal mood (as opposed to a tense), you should use the subjunctive when expressing opinions, feelings/emotions, doubt, desire, and after ce...
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Answered by Alice S. Italian tutor
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How and when do you use the subjunctive?

You use the subjunctive in Italian when you are uncertain about what you are asking or saying, as the subjunctive means (may/might) when used by itself. You also use it when you hope or wish something, as th...
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Answered by Harry D. Italian tutor
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what is an important difference between Italian and Engish languages in the use of adjectives?

in English, adjectives always remain the same, independently from who are they referred to. In Italian they change based on the genre of the object or person they are referred to. for example if I wan to say...
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Answered by Arianna B. Italian tutor
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What is "Passato remoto" and when is it used?

Passato remoto is a past tense. It is used when we want to talk about something that happened a long time ago and do not have any connection with the present. This tense can be usually seen in written langua...
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