#228: Words That Trigger the “Imperfetto” in Italian

The “imperfetto” describes ongoing actions, habits, or background situations in the past. Certain Italian time expressions and context clues often will trigger this type of Italian past tense.

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Two Main Takeaways

  • The Italian adverbs “sempre” and “spesso” trigger the imperfect tense when talking about a past action because they involve repetition.
  • Other expressions that trigger the imperfect are “quando ero piccolo/a” and “ogni giorno/settimana/anno”.

Links Mentioned and Other Resources

  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #199: Twenty Italian Verbs Related to Cooking.
  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #225: Words That Trigger the “Passato Prossimo” 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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