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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 distinto i fatti dalle opinioni. (Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi Sposi)
    verbo irregolare
    distìnguere : to distinguish, to differentiate
    di|stìn|gue|re : (accento grave)

    Indicative mood (Indicativo) of the verb distìnguere

    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.

    Tempo semplice

    Presente distìnguere

    io distinguo
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    tu distingui
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    lui/lei/Lei distingue
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    noi distinguiamo
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    voi distinguete
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    loro distinguono
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    Tempo semplice

    Imperfetto distìnguere

    io distinguevo
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    tu distinguevi
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    lui/lei/Lei distingueva
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    noi distinguevamo
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    voi distinguevate
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    loro distinguevano
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    Tempo semplice

    Futuro semplice distìnguere

    io distinguerò
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    tu distinguerai
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    lui/lei/Lei distinguerà
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    noi distingueremo
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    voi distinguerete
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    loro distingueranno
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    Tempo semplice

    Passato remoto distìnguere

    io distinsi
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    tu distinguesti
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    lui/lei/Lei distinse
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    noi distinguemmo
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    voi distingueste
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    loro distinsero
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    Tempo composto

    Futuro anteriore distìnguere

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

    Passato prossimo distìnguere

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

    Trapassato prossimo distìnguere

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

    Trapassato remoto distìnguere

    io ebbi distinto
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    tu avesti distinto
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    lui/lei/Lei ebbe distinto
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    noi avemmo distinto
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    voi aveste distinto
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    loro ebbero distinto
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    Subjunctive mood (Congiuntivo) of the verb distìnguere

    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.

    Tempo semplice

    Congiuntivo presente distìnguere

    io distingua
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    tu distingua
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    lui/lei/Lei distingua
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    noi distinguiamo
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    voi distinguiate
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    loro distinguano
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    Tempo semplice

    Congiuntivo imperfetto distìnguere

    io distinguessi
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    tu distinguessi
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    lui/lei/Lei distinguesse
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    noi distinguessimo
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    voi distingueste
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    loro distinguessero
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    Tempo composto

    Congiuntivo passato distìnguere

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

    Congiuntivo trapassato distìnguere

    io avessi distinto
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    tu avessi distinto
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    lui/lei/Lei avesse distinto
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    noi avessimo distinto
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    voi aveste distinto
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    loro avessero distinto
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    Conditional mood (Condizionale) of the verb distìnguere

    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.

    Tempo semplice

    Condizionale presente distìnguere

    io distinguerei
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    tu distingueresti
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    lui/lei/Lei distinguerebbe
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    noi distingueremmo
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    voi distinguereste
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    loro distinguerebbero
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    Tempo composto

    Condizionale passato distìnguere

    io avrei distinto
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    tu avresti distinto
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    lui/lei/Lei avrebbe distinto
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    noi avremmo distinto
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    voi avreste distinto
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    loro avrebbero distinto
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    Imperative mood (Imperativo) of the verb distìnguere

    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 distìnguere

    tu distingui
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    noi distinguiamo
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    voi distinguete
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    Congiuntivo distìnguere

    Lei distingua
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    Che lui/lei distingua
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    Che loro distinguano
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