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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 cancellato i dati errati dal computer. (Luigi Pirandello, Il Fu Mattia Pascal)
cancellare : to delete
can|cel||re : (accento grave)

indicativo cancellare. Indicative mood of the verb cancellare


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cancellare presente

io cancello
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tu cancelli
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lui/lei/Lei cancella
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noi cancelliamo
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voi cancellate
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loro cancellano
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cancellare imperfetto

io cancellavo
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tu cancellavi
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lui/lei/Lei cancellava
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noi cancellavamo
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voi cancellavate
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loro cancellavano
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cancellare futuro semplice

io cancellerò
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tu cancellerai
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lui/lei/Lei cancellerà
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noi cancelleremo
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voi cancellerete
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loro cancelleranno
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cancellare passato remoto

io cancellai
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tu cancellasti
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lui/lei/Lei cancellò
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noi cancellammo
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voi cancellaste
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loro cancellarono
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Tempo composto

cancellare futuro anteriore

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

cancellare passato prossimo

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

cancellare trapassato prossimo

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

cancellare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

cancellare congiuntivo presente

io cancelli
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tu cancelli
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lui/lei/Lei cancelli
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noi cancelliamo
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voi cancelliate
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loro cancellino
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cancellare congiuntivo imperfetto

io cancellassi
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tu cancellassi
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lui/lei/Lei cancellasse
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noi cancellassimo
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voi cancellaste
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loro cancellassero
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Tempo composto

cancellare congiuntivo passato

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

cancellare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

cancellare condizionale presente

io cancellerei
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tu cancelleresti
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lui/lei/Lei cancellerebbe
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noi cancelleremmo
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voi cancellereste
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loro cancellerebbero
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Tempo composto

cancellare condizionale passato

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


cancellare imperativo

tu cancella
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noi cancelliamo
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voi cancellate
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cancellare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei cancelli
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Che lui/lei cancelli
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Che loro cancellino
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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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