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.
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comparàre : to compare
com|pa|rà|re
: (accento grave)
Indicative mood (Indicativo) of the verb comparàre
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.
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Presente comparàre |
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| io | comparo |
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| tu | compari |
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| lui/lei/Lei | compara |
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| noi | compariamo |
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| voi | comparate |
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| loro | comparano |
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Imperfetto comparàre |
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| io | comparavo |
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| tu | comparavi |
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| lui/lei/Lei | comparava |
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| noi | comparavamo |
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| voi | comparavate |
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| loro | comparavano |
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Futuro semplice comparàre |
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| io | comparerò |
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| tu | comparerai |
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| lui/lei/Lei | comparerà |
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| noi | compareremo |
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| voi | comparerete |
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| loro | compareranno |
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Passato remoto comparàre |
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| io | comparai |
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| tu | comparasti |
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| lui/lei/Lei | comparò |
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| noi | comparammo |
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| voi | comparaste |
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| loro | compararono |
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Tempo composto
Futuro anteriore comparàre |
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| io | avrò comparato |
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| tu | avrai comparato |
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| lui/lei/Lei | avrà comparato |
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| noi | avremo comparato |
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| voi | avrete comparato |
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| loro | avranno comparato |
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Tempo composto
Passato prossimo comparàre |
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| io | ho comparato |
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| tu | hai comparato |
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| lui/lei/Lei | ha comparato |
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| noi | abbiamo comparato |
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| voi | avete comparato |
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| loro | hanno comparato |
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Tempo composto
Trapassato prossimo comparàre |
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| io | avevo comparato |
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| tu | avevi comparato |
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| lui/lei/Lei | aveva comparato |
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| noi | avevamo comparato |
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| voi | avevate comparato |
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| loro | avevano comparato |
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Tempo composto
Trapassato remoto comparàre |
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| io | ebbi comparato |
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| tu | avesti comparato |
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| lui/lei/Lei | ebbe comparato |
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| noi | avemmo comparato |
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| voi | aveste comparato |
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| loro | ebbero comparato |
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Subjunctive mood (Congiuntivo) of the verb comparàre
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.
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Congiuntivo presente comparàre |
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| io | compari |
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| tu | compari |
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| lui/lei/Lei | compari |
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| noi | compariamo |
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| voi | compariate |
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| loro | comparino |
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Congiuntivo imperfetto comparàre |
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| io | comparassi |
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| tu | comparassi |
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| lui/lei/Lei | comparasse |
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| noi | comparassimo |
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| voi | comparaste |
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| loro | comparassero |
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Tempo composto
Congiuntivo passato comparàre |
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| io | abbia comparato |
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| tu | abbia comparato |
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| lui/lei/Lei | abbia comparato |
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| noi | abbiamo comparato |
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| voi | abbiate comparato |
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| loro | abbiano comparato |
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Congiuntivo trapassato comparàre |
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| io | avessi comparato |
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| tu | avessi comparato |
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| lui/lei/Lei | avesse comparato |
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| noi | avessimo comparato |
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| voi | aveste comparato |
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| loro | avessero comparato |
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Conditional mood (Condizionale) of the verb comparàre
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.
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Tempo semplice
Condizionale presente comparàre |
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| io | comparerei |
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| tu | compareresti |
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| lui/lei/Lei | comparerebbe |
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| noi | compareremmo |
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| voi | comparereste |
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| loro | comparerebbero |
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Condizionale passato comparàre |
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| io | avrei comparato |
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| tu | avresti comparato |
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| lui/lei/Lei | avrebbe comparato |
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| noi | avremmo comparato |
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| voi | avreste comparato |
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| loro | avrebbero comparato |
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Imperative mood (Imperativo) of the verb comparàre
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.
Imperativo comparàre |
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| tu | compara |
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| noi | compariamo |
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| voi | comparate |
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Congiuntivo comparàre |
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| Lei | compari |
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| Che lui/lei | compari |
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| Che loro | comparino |
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