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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.
Loro hanno contestato la decisione. (Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi Sposi)
contestare : to contest
con|te|stà|re : (accento grave)

indicativo contestare. Indicative mood of the verb contestare


Tempo semplice

contestare presente

io contesto
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tu contesti
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lui/lei/Lei contesta
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noi contestiamo
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voi contestate
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loro contestano
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Tempo semplice

contestare imperfetto

io contestavo
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tu contestavi
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lui/lei/Lei contestava
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noi contestavamo
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voi contestavate
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loro contestavano
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Tempo semplice

contestare futuro semplice

io contesterò
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tu contesterai
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lui/lei/Lei contesterà
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noi contesteremo
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voi contesterete
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loro contesteranno
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Tempo semplice

contestare passato remoto

io contestai
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tu contestasti
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lui/lei/Lei contestò
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noi contestammo
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voi contestaste
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loro contestarono
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Tempo composto

contestare futuro anteriore

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

contestare passato prossimo

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

contestare trapassato prossimo

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

contestare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

contestare congiuntivo presente

io contesti
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tu contesti
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lui/lei/Lei contesti
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noi contestiamo
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voi contestiate
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loro contestino
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Tempo semplice

contestare congiuntivo imperfetto

io contestassi
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tu contestassi
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lui/lei/Lei contestasse
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noi contestassimo
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voi contestaste
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loro contestassero
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Tempo composto

contestare congiuntivo passato

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

contestare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

contestare condizionale presente

io contesterei
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tu contesteresti
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lui/lei/Lei contesterebbe
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noi contesteremmo
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voi contestereste
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loro contesterebbero
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Tempo composto

contestare condizionale passato

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


contestare imperativo

tu contesta
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noi contestiamo
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voi contestate
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contestare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei contesti
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Che lui/lei contesti
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Che loro contestino
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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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