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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 contrattato il prezzo per ore. (Luigi Pirandello, Il Fu Mattia Pascal)
contrattare : to negotiate
con|trat||re : (accento grave)

indicativo contrattare. Indicative mood of the verb contrattare


Tempo semplice

contrattare presente

io contratto
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tu contratti
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lui/lei/Lei contratta
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noi contrattiamo
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voi contrattate
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loro contrattano
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Tempo semplice

contrattare imperfetto

io contrattavo
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tu contrattavi
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lui/lei/Lei contrattava
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noi contrattavamo
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voi contrattavate
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loro contrattavano
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Tempo semplice

contrattare futuro semplice

io contratterò
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tu contratterai
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lui/lei/Lei contratterà
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noi contratteremo
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voi contratterete
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loro contratteranno
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Tempo semplice

contrattare passato remoto

io contrattai
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tu contrattasti
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lui/lei/Lei contrattò
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noi contrattammo
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voi contrattaste
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loro contrattarono
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Tempo composto

contrattare futuro anteriore

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

contrattare passato prossimo

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

contrattare trapassato prossimo

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

contrattare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

contrattare congiuntivo presente

io contratti
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tu contratti
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lui/lei/Lei contratti
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noi contrattiamo
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voi contrattiate
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loro contrattino
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Tempo semplice

contrattare congiuntivo imperfetto

io contrattassi
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tu contrattassi
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lui/lei/Lei contrattasse
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noi contrattassimo
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voi contrattaste
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loro contrattassero
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Tempo composto

contrattare congiuntivo passato

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

contrattare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

contrattare condizionale presente

io contratterei
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tu contratteresti
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lui/lei/Lei contratterebbe
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noi contratteremmo
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voi contrattereste
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loro contratterebbero
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Tempo composto

contrattare condizionale passato

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


contrattare imperativo

tu contratta
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noi contrattiamo
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voi contrattate
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contrattare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei contratti
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Che lui/lei contratti
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Che loro contrattino
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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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