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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.
Ha calato la guardia. (Giovanni Verga, I Malavoglia)
calare : to lower
ca||re : (accento grave)

indicativo calare. Indicative mood of the verb calare


Tempo semplice

calare presente

io calo
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tu cali
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lui/lei/Lei cala
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noi caliamo
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voi calate
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loro calano
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Tempo semplice

calare imperfetto

io calavo
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tu calavi
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lui/lei/Lei calava
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noi calavamo
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voi calavate
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loro calavano
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Tempo semplice

calare futuro semplice

io calerò
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tu calerai
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lui/lei/Lei calerà
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noi caleremo
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voi calerete
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loro caleranno
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Tempo semplice

calare passato remoto

io calai
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tu calasti
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lui/lei/Lei calò
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noi calammo
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voi calaste
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loro calarono
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Tempo composto

calare futuro anteriore

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

calare passato prossimo

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

calare trapassato prossimo

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

calare trapassato remoto

io ebbi calato
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tu avesti calato
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lui/lei/Lei ebbe calato
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noi avemmo calato
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voi aveste calato
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loro ebbero calato
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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 calare. Subjunctive mood of the verb calare


Tempo semplice

calare congiuntivo presente

io cali
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tu cali
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lui/lei/Lei cali
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noi caliamo
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voi caliate
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loro calino
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Tempo semplice

calare congiuntivo imperfetto

io calassi
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tu calassi
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lui/lei/Lei calasse
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noi calassimo
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voi calaste
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loro calassero
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Tempo composto

calare congiuntivo passato

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

calare congiuntivo trapassato

io avessi calato
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tu avessi calato
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lui/lei/Lei avesse calato
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noi avessimo calato
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voi aveste calato
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loro avessero calato
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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 calare. Conditional mood of the verb calare


Tempo semplice

calare condizionale presente

io calerei
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tu caleresti
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lui/lei/Lei calerebbe
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noi caleremmo
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voi calereste
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loro calerebbero
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Tempo composto

calare condizionale passato

io avrei calato
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tu avresti calato
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lui/lei/Lei avrebbe calato
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noi avremmo calato
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voi avreste calato
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loro avrebbero calato
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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 calare. Imperative mood of the verb calare


calare imperativo

tu cala
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noi caliamo
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voi calate
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calare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei cali
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Che lui/lei cali
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Che loro calino
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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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