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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 lustrato la scarpa fino a farla brillare. (Giosuè Carducci, Odi Barbare)
lustrare : to polish
lu|strà|re : (accento grave)

indicativo lustrare. Indicative mood of the verb lustrare


Tempo semplice

lustrare presente

io lustro
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tu lustri
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lui/lei/Lei lustra
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noi lustriamo
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voi lustrate
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loro lustrano
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Tempo semplice

lustrare imperfetto

io lustravo
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tu lustravi
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lui/lei/Lei lustrava
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noi lustravamo
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voi lustravate
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loro lustravano
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Tempo semplice

lustrare futuro semplice

io lustrerò
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tu lustrerai
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lui/lei/Lei lustrerà
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noi lustreremo
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voi lustrerete
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loro lustreranno
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Tempo semplice

lustrare passato remoto

io lustrai
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tu lustrasti
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lui/lei/Lei lustrò
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noi lustrammo
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voi lustraste
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loro lustrarono
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Tempo composto

lustrare futuro anteriore

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

lustrare passato prossimo

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

lustrare trapassato prossimo

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

lustrare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

lustrare congiuntivo presente

io lustri
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tu lustri
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lui/lei/Lei lustri
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noi lustriamo
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voi lustriate
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loro lustrino
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Tempo semplice

lustrare congiuntivo imperfetto

io lustrassi
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tu lustrassi
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lui/lei/Lei lustrasse
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noi lustrassimo
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voi lustraste
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loro lustrassero
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Tempo composto

lustrare congiuntivo passato

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

lustrare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

lustrare condizionale presente

io lustrerei
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tu lustreresti
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lui/lei/Lei lustrerebbe
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noi lustreremmo
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voi lustrereste
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loro lustrerebbero
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Tempo composto

lustrare condizionale passato

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


lustrare imperativo

tu lustra
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noi lustriamo
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voi lustrate
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lustrare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei lustri
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Che lui/lei lustri
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Che loro lustrino
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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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