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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 disteso la stoffa. (Giovanni Verga, I Malavoglia)
verbo irregolare
distenere : to release, to extend
di|ste||re : (accento acuto)

indicativo distenere. Indicative mood of the verb distenere


Tempo semplice

distenere presente

io distengo
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tu distieni
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lui/lei/Lei distiene
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noi disteniamo
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voi distenete
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loro distengono
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Tempo semplice

distenere imperfetto

io distenevo
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tu distenevi
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lui/lei/Lei disteneva
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noi distenevamo
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voi distenevate
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loro distenevano
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Tempo semplice

distenere futuro semplice

io disterrò
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tu disterrai
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lui/lei/Lei disterrà
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noi disterremo
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voi disterrete
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loro disterranno
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Tempo semplice

distenere passato remoto

io distenni, distenetti
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tu distenesti
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lui/lei/Lei distenne
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noi distenemmo
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voi disteneste
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loro distennero
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Tempo composto

distenere futuro anteriore

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

distenere passato prossimo

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

distenere trapassato prossimo

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

distenere trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

distenere congiuntivo presente

io distenga
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tu distenga
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lui/lei/Lei distenga
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noi disteniamo
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voi disteniate
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loro distengano
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Tempo semplice

distenere congiuntivo imperfetto

io distenessi
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tu distenessi
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lui/lei/Lei distenesse
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noi distenessimo
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voi disteneste
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loro distenessero
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Tempo composto

distenere congiuntivo passato

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

distenere congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

distenere condizionale presente

io disterrei
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tu disterresti
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lui/lei/Lei disterrebbe
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noi disterremmo
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voi disterreste
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loro disterrebbero
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Tempo composto

distenere condizionale passato

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


distenere imperativo

tu distieni
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noi disteniamo
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voi distenete
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distenere congiuntivo esortativo

Lei distenga
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Che lui/lei distenga
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Che loro distengano
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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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