#200: Italian Verbs That Only Take “Avere” in Compound Tenses

In this lesson, you’ll learn everyday verbs that use “avere” as the helping verb in compound tenses. Typically, these are verbs that take a direct object.

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Two Main Takeaways

  • Transitive verbs (verbs that can take a direct object) usually use “avere” in compound tenses.
  • Verbs like “mangiare”, “scrivere”, and “comprare” can take a direct object, are transitive, and for this reason they only take “avere” and never “essere”.

Links Mentioned and Other Resources

  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #75: Fifteen Verbs That Only Use “Essere”.
  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #1: “Essere” or “Avere” with the Passato Prossimo?
  • 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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