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In the Italian language, there are four main verb moods: indicative, subjunctive, conditional, and imperative. Each of these moods is used to express different intentions, actions, or states.
The indicative talks about facts, the subjunctive about doubts and desires, the conditional about hypothetical situations, and the imperative for commands and requests.
Knowing how to conjugate verbs correctly in these moods allows you to easily express various thoughts and emotions in everyday conversation.
Hanno buscato molti problemi durante il viaggio. (Giovanni Verga, I Malavoglia)
buscare : to seek
bu|scà|re : (accento grave)

indicativo buscare. Indicative mood of the verb buscare


Tempo semplice

buscare presente

io busco
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tu buschi
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lui/lei/Lei busca
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noi buschiamo
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voi buscate
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loro buscano
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Tempo semplice

buscare imperfetto

io buscavo
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tu buscavi
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lui/lei/Lei buscava
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noi buscavamo
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voi buscavate
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loro buscavano
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Tempo semplice

buscare futuro semplice

io buscherò
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tu buscherai
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lui/lei/Lei buscherà
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noi buscheremo
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voi buscherete
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loro buscheranno
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Tempo semplice

buscare passato remoto

io buscai
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tu buscasti
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lui/lei/Lei buscò
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noi buscammo
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voi buscaste
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loro buscarono
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Tempo composto

buscare futuro anteriore

io avrò buscato
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tu avrai buscato
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lui/lei/Lei avrà buscato
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noi avremo buscato
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voi avrete buscato
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loro avranno buscato
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Tempo composto

buscare passato prossimo

io ho buscato
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tu hai buscato
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lui/lei/Lei ha buscato
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noi abbiamo buscato
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voi avete buscato
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loro hanno buscato
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Tempo composto

buscare trapassato prossimo

io avevo buscato
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tu avevi buscato
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lui/lei/Lei aveva buscato
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noi avevamo buscato
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voi avevate buscato
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loro avevano buscato
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Tempo composto

buscare trapassato remoto

io ebbi buscato
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tu avesti buscato
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lui/lei/Lei ebbe buscato
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noi avemmo buscato
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voi aveste buscato
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loro ebbero buscato
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General information about the indicative mood (Indicativo) of Italian verbs

The indicative mood (Indicativo) is one of the fundamental verb moods in the Italian language, used to express actions, states, or events considered real or certain. It is employed to describe facts, daily routines, and objective situations.
For instance, sentences like "Io vado al mercato" or "Loro studiano per l'esame" illustrate the use of the indicative to convey concrete information.
This mood can be conjugated in various tenses, such as present, past, and future, allowing for precise placement of actions in time. Understanding the indicative is essential for effective communication and for grasping the nuances of the Italian language.

congiuntivo buscare. Subjunctive mood of the verb buscare


Tempo semplice

buscare congiuntivo presente

io buschi
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tu buschi
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lui/lei/Lei buschi
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noi buschiamo
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voi buschiate
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loro buschino
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Tempo semplice

buscare congiuntivo imperfetto

io buscassi
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tu buscassi
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lui/lei/Lei buscasse
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noi buscassimo
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voi buscaste
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loro buscassero
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Tempo composto

buscare congiuntivo passato

io abbia buscato
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tu abbia buscato
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lui/lei/Lei abbia buscato
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noi abbiamo buscato
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voi abbiate buscato
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loro abbiano buscato
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Tempo composto

buscare congiuntivo trapassato

io avessi buscato
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tu avessi buscato
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lui/lei/Lei avesse buscato
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noi avessimo buscato
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voi aveste buscato
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loro avessero buscato
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General information about the subjunctive mood (Congiuntivo) of Italian verbs

The subjunctive mood (Congiuntivo) is a fundamental verb mood in the Italian language, used to express uncertainty, wishes, emotions, and hypothetical situations. It is employed when discussing actions that are not certain or real, such as in cases of doubt or possibility.
For instance, sentences like "Spero che tu venga" or "Se avessi tempo, partirei" illustrate the use of the subjunctive to reflect states of mind or events that depend on conditions.
This mood can appear in various tenses, such as present and past, and is essential for nuanced communication and expressing complex thoughts in the Italian language.

condizionale buscare. Conditional mood of the verb buscare


Tempo semplice

buscare condizionale presente

io buscherei
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tu buscheresti
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lui/lei/Lei buscherebbe
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noi buscheremmo
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voi buschereste
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loro buscherebbero
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Tempo composto

buscare condizionale passato

io avrei buscato
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tu avresti buscato
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lui/lei/Lei avrebbe buscato
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noi avremmo buscato
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voi avreste buscato
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loro avrebbero buscato
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General information about the conditional mood (Condizionale) of Italian verbs

The conditional mood (Condizionale) is a fundamental verb mood in the Italian language, used to express actions or states that depend on specific conditions. It is often employed to formulate wishes, requests, or hypothetical situations that are not certain.
For instance, sentences like "Vorrei un caffè" or "Se avessi più tempo, viaggerei di più" illustrate how the conditional is used to express situations dependent on certain circumstances.
This mood can be conjugated in tenses like present and past, and is essential for clear communication and expressing complex thoughts in the Italian language.

imperativo buscare. Imperative mood of the verb buscare


buscare imperativo

tu busca
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noi buschiamo
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voi buscate
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buscare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei buschi
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Che lui/lei buschi
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Che loro buschino
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General information about the imperative mood (Imperativo) of Italian verbs

The imperative mood (Imperativo) is an essential verb mood in the Italian language, used to give commands, instructions, or advice. It is formed for the second person singular, second person plural, and first person plural.
For example, sentences like "Fai attenzione!" or "Parlate lentamente!" demonstrate how the imperative can be used to communicate directly and clearly. The phrase "Andiamo!" for expressing an invitation to do something together is also an example of the imperative.
However, it's important to note that the imperative does not have forms for the third person singular and plural. In these cases, the subjunctive mood is used to express desires or recommendations in a gentler manner. This characteristic makes Italian unique, as the subjunctive adds a touch of politeness and delicacy to conversations.
Knowing the imperative and its appropriate use is crucial for effective communication and maintaining a friendly tone in everyday interactions.

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