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.
Gli è stato impedito di entrare. (Dante Alighieri, Divina Commedia)
impedìre : to impede
im|pe|dì|re
: (accento grave)
Indicative mood (Indicativo) of the verb impedìre
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 impedìre |
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| io | impedisco |
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| tu | impedisci |
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| lui/lei/Lei | impedisce |
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| noi | impediamo |
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| voi | impedite |
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| loro | impediscono |
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Imperfetto impedìre |
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| io | impedivo |
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| tu | impedivi |
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| lui/lei/Lei | impediva |
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| noi | impedivamo |
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| voi | impedivate |
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| loro | impedivano |
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Futuro semplice impedìre |
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| io | impedirò |
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| tu | impedirai |
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| lui/lei/Lei | impedirà |
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| noi | impediremo |
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| voi | impedirete |
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| loro | impediranno |
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Passato remoto impedìre |
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| io | impedii |
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| tu | impedisti |
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| lui/lei/Lei | impedì |
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| noi | impedimmo |
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| voi | impediste |
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| loro | impedirono |
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Futuro anteriore impedìre |
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| io | avrò impedito |
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| tu | avrai impedito |
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| lui/lei/Lei | avrà impedito |
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| noi | avremo impedito |
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| voi | avrete impedito |
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| loro | avranno impedito |
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Passato prossimo impedìre |
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| io | ho impedito |
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| tu | hai impedito |
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| lui/lei/Lei | ha impedito |
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| noi | abbiamo impedito |
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| voi | avete impedito |
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| loro | hanno impedito |
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Trapassato prossimo impedìre |
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| io | avevo impedito |
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| tu | avevi impedito |
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| lui/lei/Lei | aveva impedito |
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| noi | avevamo impedito |
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| voi | avevate impedito |
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| loro | avevano impedito |
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Trapassato remoto impedìre |
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| io | ebbi impedito |
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| tu | avesti impedito |
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| lui/lei/Lei | ebbe impedito |
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| noi | avemmo impedito |
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| voi | aveste impedito |
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| loro | ebbero impedito |
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Subjunctive mood (Congiuntivo) of the verb impedìre
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 impedìre |
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| io | impedisca |
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| tu | impedisca |
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| lui/lei/Lei | impedisca |
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| noi | impediamo |
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| voi | impediate |
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| loro | impediscano |
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Congiuntivo imperfetto impedìre |
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| io | impedissi |
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| tu | impedissi |
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| lui/lei/Lei | impedisse |
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| noi | impedissimo |
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| voi | impediste |
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| loro | impedissero |
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Congiuntivo passato impedìre |
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| io | abbia impedito |
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| tu | abbia impedito |
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| lui/lei/Lei | abbia impedito |
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| noi | abbiamo impedito |
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| voi | abbiate impedito |
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| loro | abbiano impedito |
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Congiuntivo trapassato impedìre |
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| io | avessi impedito |
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| tu | avessi impedito |
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| lui/lei/Lei | avesse impedito |
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| noi | avessimo impedito |
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| voi | aveste impedito |
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| loro | avessero impedito |
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Conditional mood (Condizionale) of the verb impedìre
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 impedìre |
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| io | impedirei |
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| tu | impediresti |
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| lui/lei/Lei | impedirebbe |
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| noi | impediremmo |
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| voi | impedireste |
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| loro | impederebbero |
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Condizionale passato impedìre |
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| io | avrei impedito |
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| tu | avresti impedito |
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| lui/lei/Lei | avrebbe impedito |
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| noi | avremmo impedito |
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| voi | avreste impedito |
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| loro | avrebbero impedito |
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Imperative mood (Imperativo) of the verb impedìre
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 impedìre |
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| tu | impedi |
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| noi | impediamo |
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| voi | impedite |
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Congiuntivo impedìre |
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| Lei | impedisca |
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| Che lui/lei | impedisca |
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| Che loro | impediscano |
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