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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 gustato un piatto delizioso. (Luigi Pirandello, Il Fu Mattia Pascal)
gustare : to taste
gu|stà|re : (accento grave)

indicativo gustare. Indicative mood of the verb gustare


Tempo semplice

gustare presente

io gusto
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tu gusti
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lui/lei/Lei gusta
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noi gustiamo
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voi gustate
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loro gustano
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Tempo semplice

gustare imperfetto

io gustavo
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tu gustavi
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lui/lei/Lei gustava
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noi gustavamo
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voi gustavate
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loro gustavano
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Tempo semplice

gustare futuro semplice

io gusterò
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tu gusterai
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lui/lei/Lei gusterà
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noi gusteremo
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voi gusterete
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loro gusteranno
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Tempo semplice

gustare passato remoto

io gustai
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tu gustasti
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lui/lei/Lei gustò
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noi gustammo
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voi gustaste
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loro gustarono
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Tempo composto

gustare futuro anteriore

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

gustare passato prossimo

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

gustare trapassato prossimo

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

gustare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

gustare congiuntivo presente

io gusti
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tu gusti
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lui/lei/Lei gusti
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noi gustiamo
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voi gustiate
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loro gustino
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Tempo semplice

gustare congiuntivo imperfetto

io gustassi
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tu gustassi
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lui/lei/Lei gustasse
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noi gustassimo
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voi gustaste
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loro gustassero
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Tempo composto

gustare congiuntivo passato

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

gustare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

gustare condizionale presente

io gusterei
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tu gusteresti
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lui/lei/Lei gusterebbe
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noi gusteremmo
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voi gustereste
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loro gusterebbero
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Tempo composto

gustare condizionale passato

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


gustare imperativo

tu gusta
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noi gustiamo
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voi gustate
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gustare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei gusti
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Che lui/lei gusti
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Che loro gustino
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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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