Suzanne, Author at Getting To Know Italy

Graphic hearts above the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.

VALENTINE’S DAY in Italy – History, Traditions, & How to Say ‘I Love You’

Thinking of celebrating Valentine’s Day in Italy, the most romantic country of all? Learn all about La Festa di San Valentino (Valentine’s Day): its Italian roots, and how to pronounce it flawlessly in Italian. Find out how Italians celebrate Valentine’s Day, from romantic dinners to delicious chocolates and padlocks (really!). I’ve also included my favorite …

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How to TALK ABOUT GOOD LUCK in Italian

CULTURE, LANGUAGE / By Suzanne

Looking for luck? Here you’ll find words and phrases for talking about fortuna, or luck, in Italian. Find out polite and crass ways to talk about good luck in Italian, with plenty of examples to help you put these good luck phrases. I’ll also teach you about Italian good luck charms (portafortunas), symbols, and traditions, …

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How to Say GOOD LUCK in Italian

CULTURE, LANGUAGE / By Suzanne

The literal translation of good luck in Italian is buona fortuna. But not so fast! If you want to wish someone good luck like an Italian, use in bocca al lupo! Learn all about this odd phrase which involves a wolf, which Italians really say for good luck. Not only that, find out how to …

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How to Say SIBLINGS in Italian

LANGUAGE / By Suzanne

Is it fratelli or fratelli e sorelle? In this articles, I’ll teach you all about the different ways to say siblings in Italian, how to pronounce them and examples of how to use them. You’ll find out about related words, like older siblings (fratelli maggiori), younger siblings (fratelli minori), and only child (figlio unico). You’ll …

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How to Say SISTER-IN-LAW in Italian

LANGUAGE / By Suzanne

Ho la cognata più generosa del mondo. I have the most generous sister-in-law in the world. Even if you may not be as enthusiastic about your own sister-in-law, learn how to say cognata, the word for sister-in-law in Italian. Find out the trick to pronouncing cognata correctly, and how to use it. I’ll teach you …

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RELATIVES in Italian

LANGUAGE / By Suzanne

Relatives are important in Italy, where the family has such a strong pull and gives structure to most of cultural life. Let’s dive in and learn all about Italian words for relatives and family members. Look out for the word parenti, which despite appearances is actually the Italian word for relatives! Find out how to …

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Family sitting outside in Ravenna, Italy. View of monument in front of them.

RAVENNA WITH KIDS

KIDS, TRAVEL / By Suzanne

Ravenna’s world famous mosaics, charming piazzas, pedestrian only streets, and child friendly food make it a great place for kids. Here are my tips for visiting Ravenna with children, so that both you and the kids enjoy the city’s incredible mosaics, history, and culture. I recommend at least two days in Ravenna so you have …

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BEST TIMES TO VISIT ITALY: Month-By-Month

TRAVEL / By Suzanne

When is the best time to visit Italy? Here’s my month-by-month guide to help you decide which month matches your interests and priorities. There are highlights for each month, important events, and general weather guidelines. I’ve included all the public Italian holidays, so you won’t be caught off guard by closed stores and restaurants. You’ll …

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TARTUFI (Truffles) in Italy

Daily Life In Italy / By Suzanne

What Are Tartufi? A tartufo (plural tartufi) is a what we call a truffle in Italian. We’re not talking about chocolate truffles, even though they are also delicious! Tartufi are a kind of tuber, the fruiting body of a type of fungus that spends its whole life underground near tree roots. They look like a …

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How to Say BROTHER-IN-LAW in Italian

LANGUAGE / By Suzanne

Ho il cognato più generoso del mondo. I have the most generous brother-in-law in the world. Even if you may not be as enthusiastic about your own brother-in-law, learn how to say cognato, the word for brother-in-law in Italian. Find out the trick to pronouncing cognato correctly, and how to use it. You’ll also learn …

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