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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.
Il latte è colato dalla pentola. (Giovanni Verga, I Malavoglia)
colare : to strain
co||re : (accento grave)

indicativo colare. Indicative mood of the verb colare


Tempo semplice

colare presente

io colo
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tu coli
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lui/lei/Lei cola
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noi coliamo
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voi colate
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loro colano
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Tempo semplice

colare imperfetto

io colavo
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tu colavi
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lui/lei/Lei colava
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noi colavamo
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voi colavate
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loro colavano
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Tempo semplice

colare futuro semplice

io colerò
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tu colerai
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lui/lei/Lei colerà
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noi coleremo
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voi colerete
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loro coleranno
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Tempo semplice

colare passato remoto

io colai
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tu colasti
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lui/lei/Lei colò
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noi colammo
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voi colaste
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loro colarono
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Tempo composto

colare futuro anteriore

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

colare passato prossimo

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

colare trapassato prossimo

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

colare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

colare congiuntivo presente

io coli
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tu coli
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lui/lei/Lei coli
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noi coliamo
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voi coliate
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loro colino
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Tempo semplice

colare congiuntivo imperfetto

io colassi
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tu colassi
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lui/lei/Lei colasse
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noi colassimo
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voi colaste
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loro colassero
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Tempo composto

colare congiuntivo passato

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

colare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

colare condizionale presente

io colerei
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tu coleresti
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lui/lei/Lei colerebbe
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noi coleremmo
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voi colereste
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loro colerebbero
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Tempo composto

colare condizionale passato

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


colare imperativo

tu cola
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noi coliamo
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voi colate
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colare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei coli
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Che lui/lei coli
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Che loro colino
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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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