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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.
Hanno castrato gli animali per la produzione. (Giovanni Verga, I Malavoglia)
castrare : to castrate
ca|strà|re : (accento grave)

indicativo castrare. Indicative mood of the verb castrare


Tempo semplice

castrare presente

io castro
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tu castri
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lui/lei/Lei castra
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noi castriamo
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voi castrate
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loro castrano
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Tempo semplice

castrare imperfetto

io castravo
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tu castravi
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lui/lei/Lei castrava
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noi castravamo
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voi castravate
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loro castravano
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Tempo semplice

castrare futuro semplice

io castrerò
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tu castrerai
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lui/lei/Lei castrerà
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noi castreremo
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voi castrerete
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loro castreranno
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castrare passato remoto

io castrai
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tu castrasti
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lui/lei/Lei castrò
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noi castrammo
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voi castraste
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loro castrarono
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Tempo composto

castrare futuro anteriore

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

castrare passato prossimo

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

castrare trapassato prossimo

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

castrare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

castrare congiuntivo presente

io castri
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tu castri
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lui/lei/Lei castri
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noi castriamo
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voi castriate
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loro castrino
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Tempo semplice

castrare congiuntivo imperfetto

io castrassi
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tu castrassi
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lui/lei/Lei castrasse
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noi castrassimo
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voi castraste
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loro castrassero
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Tempo composto

castrare congiuntivo passato

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

castrare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

castrare condizionale presente

io castrerei
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tu castreresti
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lui/lei/Lei castrerebbe
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noi castreremmo
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voi castrereste
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loro castrerebbero
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Tempo composto

castrare condizionale passato

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


castrare imperativo

tu castra
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noi castriamo
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voi castrate
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castrare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei castri
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Che lui/lei castri
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Che loro castrino
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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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