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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 colorito il dipinto con vivaci tonalità. (Giosuè Carducci, Odi Barbare)
colorire : to color
co|lo||re : (accento grave)

indicativo colorire. Indicative mood of the verb colorire


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Presente colorire

io colorisco
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tu colorisci
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lui/lei/Lei colorisce
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noi coloriamo
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voi colorite
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loro coloriscono
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Imperfetto colorire

io colorivo
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tu colorivi
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lui/lei/Lei coloriva
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noi colorivamo
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voi colorivate
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loro colorivano
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Futuro semplice colorire

io colorirò
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tu colorirai
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lui/lei/Lei colorirà
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noi coloriremo
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voi colorirete
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loro coloriranno
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Passato remoto colorire

io colorii
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tu coloristi
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lui/lei/Lei colorì
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noi colorimmo
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voi coloriste
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loro colorirono
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Futuro anteriore colorire

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

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

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

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


Tempo semplice

Congiuntivo presente colorire

io colorisca
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tu colorisca
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lui/lei/Lei colorisca
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noi coloriamo
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voi coloriate
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loro coloriscano
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Congiuntivo imperfetto colorire

io colorissi
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tu colorissi
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lui/lei/Lei colorisse
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noi colorissimo
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voi coloriste
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loro colorissero
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Tempo composto

Congiuntivo passato colorire

io abbia colorito
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tu abbia colorito
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lui/lei/Lei abbia colorito
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noi abbiamo colorito
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voi abbiate colorito
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loro abbiano colorito
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Congiuntivo trapassato colorire

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


Tempo semplice

Condizionale presente colorire

io colorirei
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tu coloriresti
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lui/lei/Lei colorirebbe
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noi coloriremmo
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voi colorireste
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loro colorirebbero
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Tempo composto

Condizionale passato colorire

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


Imperativo colorire

tu colorisci
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noi coloriamo
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voi colorite
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Congiuntivo colorire

Lei colorisca
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Che lui/lei colorisca
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Che loro coloriscano
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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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