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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 accorciato la distanza. (Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi Sposi)
accorcire : to shorten
ac|cor||re : (accento grave)

indicativo accorcire. Indicative mood of the verb accorcire


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Presente accorcire

io accorcisco
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tu accorcisci
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lui/lei/Lei accorcisce
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noi accorciamo
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voi accorcite
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loro accorciscono
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Imperfetto accorcire

io accorcivo
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tu accorcivi
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lui/lei/Lei accorciva
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noi accorcivamo
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voi accorcivate
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loro accorcivano
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Futuro semplice accorcire

io accorcirò
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tu accorcirai
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lui/lei/Lei accorcirà
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noi accorciremo
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voi accorcirete
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loro accorciranno
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Passato remoto accorcire

io accorcii
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tu accorcisti
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lui/lei/Lei accorcì
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noi accorcimmo
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voi accorciste
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loro accorcirono
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Futuro anteriore accorcire

io avrò accorcito
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tu avrai accorcito
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lui/lei/Lei avrà accorcito
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noi avremo accorcito
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voi avrete accorcito
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loro avranno accorcito
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Passato prossimo accorcire

io ho accorcito
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tu hai accorcito
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lui/lei/Lei ha accorcito
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noi abbiamo accorcito
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voi avete accorcito
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loro hanno accorcito
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Trapassato prossimo accorcire

io avevo accorcito
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tu avevi accorcito
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lui/lei/Lei aveva accorcito
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noi avevamo accorcito
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voi avevate accorcito
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loro avevano accorcito
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Trapassato remoto accorcire

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


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Congiuntivo presente accorcire

io accorcisca
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tu accorcisca
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lui/lei/Lei accorcisca
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noi accorciamo
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voi accorciate
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loro accorciscano
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Congiuntivo imperfetto accorcire

io accorcissi
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tu accorcissi
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lui/lei/Lei accorcisse
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noi accorcissimo
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voi accorciste
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loro accorcissero
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Congiuntivo passato accorcire

io abbia accorcito
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tu abbia accorcito
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lui/lei/Lei abbia accorcito
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noi abbiamo accorcito
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voi abbiate accorcito
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loro abbiano accorcito
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Congiuntivo trapassato accorcire

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


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Condizionale presente accorcire

io accorcirei
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tu accorciresti
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lui/lei/Lei accorcirebbe
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noi accorciremmo
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voi accorcireste
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loro accorcirebbero
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Condizionale passato accorcire

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


Imperativo accorcire

tu accorcisci
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noi accorciamo
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voi accorcite
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Congiuntivo accorcire

Lei accorcisca
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Che lui/lei accorcisca
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Che loro accorciscano
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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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