128: Stare: The Italian Verb You Need to Know!

Published: Feb. 27, 2024, 6 a.m.

When should you use the verb stare? It can feel confusing at first \u2013 let\u2019s clear things up so you can use it with confidence in conversation!

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Today's Italian words:
\nCome stai? = How are you? (lit. how you stay?)
\nI Sardi stanno bene = Sardinians are healthy/well (lit. The Sardinians stay well)
\nCosa stai bevendo? = What are you drinking?
\nStiamo per mangiare = We\u2019re about to eat
\nMi piace stare al mare = I like spending time at the seaside (lit. stay at the sea)
\nLascia stare! = Let it go; forget about it
\nStare a tavola = To spend time at the dinner table (lit. stay at table)