#238: How to Use the Past Progressive in Italian

The past progressive is a verb form used to talk about what was going on at a specific moment in the past.

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Two Main Takeaways

  • The past progressive is made of two parts: the verb “stare” in the imperfect and the gerund, for example: “stavo parlando”.
  • While the most common type of past tense, the present perfect, is used to describe completed actions, the past progressive emphasizes the ongoing nature of an action in the past.

Links Mentioned and Other Resources

  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #228: Words That Trigger the “Imperfetto” in Italian.
  • 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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