#163: The “Trapassato Remoto” in Italian

The past anterior, or “trapassato remoto”, is a past tense in Italian that is used to describe an action that was completed before another action in the past, especially in literary and historical contexts.

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Two Main Takeaways

  • The “trapassato remoto” is primarily found in literature, historical narratives, and formal writing to express sequences of past events.
  • It combines the “passato remoto” of the auxiliary verbs “essere” or “avere” with the past participle of the main verb.

Links Mentioned and Other Resources

  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #158: The Futuro Anteriore in Italian.
  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #156: How to Use the Passato Remoto in Italian.
  • CLICK HERE to get the 30 Key Phrases for Your Italian Vacation guide, covering the most important phrases you need to know before going to Italy.

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