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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 captato il segnale con facilità. (Giovanni Verga, I Malavoglia)
captare : to capture
cap||re : (accento grave)

indicativo captare. Indicative mood of the verb captare


Tempo semplice

captare presente

io capto
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tu capti
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lui/lei/Lei capta
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noi captiamo
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voi captate
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loro captano
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Tempo semplice

captare imperfetto

io captavo
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tu captavi
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lui/lei/Lei captava
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noi captavamo
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voi captavate
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loro captavano
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Tempo semplice

captare futuro semplice

io capterò
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tu capterai
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lui/lei/Lei capterà
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noi capteremo
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voi capterete
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loro capteranno
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Tempo semplice

captare passato remoto

io captai
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tu captasti
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lui/lei/Lei captò
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noi captammo
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voi captaste
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loro captarono
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Tempo composto

captare futuro anteriore

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

captare passato prossimo

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

captare trapassato prossimo

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

captare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

captare congiuntivo presente

io capti
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tu capti
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lui/lei/Lei capti
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noi captiamo
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voi captiate
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loro captino
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Tempo semplice

captare congiuntivo imperfetto

io captassi
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tu captassi
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lui/lei/Lei captasse
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noi captassimo
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voi captaste
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loro captassero
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Tempo composto

captare congiuntivo passato

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

captare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

captare condizionale presente

io capterei
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tu capteresti
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lui/lei/Lei capterebbe
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noi capteremmo
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voi captereste
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loro capterebbero
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Tempo composto

captare condizionale passato

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


captare imperativo

tu capta
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noi captiamo
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voi captate
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captare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei capti
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Che lui/lei capti
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Che loro captino
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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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