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.
Le sue azioni hanno equivalso a un tradimento. (Giosuè Carducci, Odi Barbare)
verbo irregolare
equivalére : to be equivalent, to be equal
e|qui|va|lé|re
: (accento acuto)
Indicative mood (Indicativo) of the verb equivalére
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 equivalére |
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| io | equivalgo |
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| tu | equivali |
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| lui/lei/Lei | equivale |
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| noi | equivaliamo |
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| voi | equivalete |
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| loro | equivalgono |
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Imperfetto equivalére |
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| io | equivalevo |
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| tu | equivalevi |
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| lui/lei/Lei | equivaleva |
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| noi | equivalevamo |
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| voi | equivalevate |
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| loro | equivalevano |
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Futuro semplice equivalére |
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| io | equivarrò |
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| tu | equivarrai |
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| lui/lei/Lei | equivarrà |
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| noi | equivarremo |
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| voi | equivarrete |
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| loro | equivarranno |
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Passato remoto equivalére |
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| io | equivalsi |
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| tu | equivalesti |
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| lui/lei/Lei | equivalse |
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| noi | equivalemmo |
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| voi | equivaleste |
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| loro | equivalsero |
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Futuro anteriore equivalére |
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| io | avrò equivalso |
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| tu | avrai equivalso |
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| lui/lei/Lei | avrà equivalso |
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| noi | avremo equivalso |
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| voi | avrete equivalso |
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| loro | avranno equivalso |
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Passato prossimo equivalére |
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| io | ho equivalso |
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| tu | hai equivalso |
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| lui/lei/Lei | ha equivalso |
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| noi | abbiamo equivalso |
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| voi | avete equivalso |
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| loro | hanno equivalso |
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Trapassato prossimo equivalére |
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| io | avevo equivalso |
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| tu | avevi equivalso |
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| lui/lei/Lei | aveva equivalso |
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| noi | avevamo equivalso |
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| voi | avevate equivalso |
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| loro | avevano equivalso |
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Trapassato remoto equivalére |
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| io | ebbi equivalso |
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| tu | avesti equivalso |
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| lui/lei/Lei | ebbe equivalso |
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| noi | avemmo equivalso |
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| voi | aveste equivalso |
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| loro | ebbero equivalso |
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Subjunctive mood (Congiuntivo) of the verb equivalére
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 equivalére |
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| io | equivalga |
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| tu | equivalga |
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| lui/lei/Lei | equivalga |
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| noi | equivaliamo |
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| voi | equivaliate |
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| loro | equivalgano |
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Congiuntivo imperfetto equivalére |
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| io | equivalessi |
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| tu | equivalessi |
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| lui/lei/Lei | equivalesse |
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| noi | equivalessimo |
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| voi | equivaleste |
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| loro | equivalessero |
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Congiuntivo passato equivalére |
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| io | abbia equivalso |
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| tu | abbia equivalso |
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| lui/lei/Lei | abbia equivalso |
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| noi | abbiamo equivalso |
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| voi | abbiate equivalso |
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| loro | abbiano equivalso |
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Congiuntivo trapassato equivalére |
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| io | avessi equivalso |
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| tu | avessi equivalso |
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| lui/lei/Lei | avesse equivalso |
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| noi | avessimo equivalso |
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| voi | aveste equivalso |
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| loro | avessero equivalso |
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Conditional mood (Condizionale) of the verb equivalére
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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Condizionale presente equivalére |
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| io | equivarrei |
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| tu | equivarresti |
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| lui/lei/Lei | equivarrebbe |
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| noi | equivarremmo |
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| voi | equivarreste |
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| loro | equivarrebbero |
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Condizionale passato equivalére |
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| io | avrei equivalso |
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| tu | avresti equivalso |
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| lui/lei/Lei | avrebbe equivalso |
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| noi | avremmo equivalso |
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| voi | avreste equivalso |
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| loro | avrebbero equivalso |
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Imperative mood (Imperativo) of the verb equivalére
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 equivalére |
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| tu | equivali |
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| noi | equivaliamo |
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| voi | equivalete |
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Congiuntivo equivalére |
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| Lei | equivalga |
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| Che lui/lei | equivalga |
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| Che loro | equivalgano |
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