Linea

Today’s Parola del Giorno is the word linea which means line. It is also used to refer to one’s figure. Click on the audio file below to hear the word pronounced and used in a sentence.

E’ impossibile mantenere la linea durante le feste.

It is impossible to keep one’s figure during the holidays.

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Ritardo

Today’s Parola del Giorno is the word ritardo which translates as delay. It is also used to say one is late for an appointment. Click on the audio file to download and hear the pronunciation of the word and  to hear it used in a sentence.

Marco e’ sempre in ritardo per gli appuntamenti medici.

Marco is always late for his medical appointments.

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Buon Proposito

Today’s Parola del Giorno is the phrase buon proposito which translates as good intention or resolution. It is also used in the context of New Year’s resolutions. See the phrase used in a sentence below. Click on the audio file to download and hear the pronunciation of the phrase and sentence.

Il mio buon proposito per l’anno nuovo e’ di fare volontariato.

My New Year’s resolution is to do volunteer work.

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Capodanno

La Parola del Giorno is the word Capodanno, which translates as New Year. See the word used in a sentence below. Click on the audio file to download and hear the pronunciation of the word and sentence.

Venite da noi per il cenone di Capodanno.

Come to our place for New Year’s Eve dinner.

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