Today’s Parola del Giorno is the expression scherzi a parte, which means joking aside. Below you’ll find an audio file where you can here the native pronunciation of this expression.
Author: Davide
Scandalo
Today’s Parola del Giorno is the word scandalo, which means scandal. In addition to the audio file you’ll find an Italian article on the recent IRS scandal.
Gli scandali nel mondo della politica non mancano mai.
Scandals are never lacking in the world of politics.
Italian article on IRS scandal:
http://www.lindro.it/politica/2013-05-20/82714-lo-scandalo-irs-da-roosvelt-ad-obama
Cacciatore di tornado
Today’s Parola del Giorno is the phrase cacciatore di tornado, which means storm chaser. A literal translation is “tornado hunter”. Below you’ll find an Italian article on the recent tragedy in which three storm chasers were killed by a tornado in Oklahoma.
Audio File: Cacciatore di Tornado
Italian Article:
http://qn.quotidiano.net/primo_piano/2013/06/04/898969-cacciatore_tornado.shtml
Chi tardi arriva, male alloggia
Today’s Parola del Giorno is the proverb chi tardi arriva, male alloggia. A literal translation is, those who arrive late, lodge poorly. This means that those that are late will find a less than ideal accomodation / situation.
Audio File: Chi Tardi Arriva Male Alloggia
Tra il dire e il fare c’è di mezzo il mare
Today’s Parola del Giorno is the expression tra il dire e il fare c’è di mezzo il mare. This expression means actions speak louder than words or talk is cheap.
Audio File: Tra il Dire e il Fare C’e’ di Mezzo il Mare
Gatta ci cova
Today’s Parola del Giorno is the expression gatta ci cova, which means something fishy is going on.
Esperienza umiliante
Today’s Parola del Giorno is the phrase esperienza umiliante, which means humbling experience.
E’ stata un’esperienza umiliante.
It was a humbling experience.
Audio File for Esperienza Umiliante
Meno Male
Today’s Parola del Giorno is the expression meno male, which means thank goodness, good thing.
Piangere sul latte versato
Today’s Parola del Giorno is the expression piangere sul latte versato, which means to cry over spilled milk.
Non piangere sul latte versato.
Don’t cry over spilled milk.
Piangere Sul Latte Versato Audio File
Anima gemella
Today’s Parola del Giorno is the phrase anima gemella, which means soul mate / kindred spirit.
Luca e Ilaria sono anime gemelle.
Luca and Ilaria (Hillary) are soul mates.