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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 optato per una soluzione diversa. (Giosuè Carducci, Odi Barbare)
optare : to opt
op||re : (accento grave)

indicativo optare. Indicative mood of the verb optare


Tempo semplice

optare presente

io opto
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tu opti
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lui/lei/Lei opta
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noi optiamo
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voi optate
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loro optano
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Tempo semplice

optare imperfetto

io optavo
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tu optavi
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lui/lei/Lei optava
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noi optavamo
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voi optavate
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loro optavano
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Tempo semplice

optare futuro semplice

io opterò
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tu opterai
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lui/lei/Lei opterà
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noi opteremo
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voi opterete
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loro opteranno
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Tempo semplice

optare passato remoto

io optai
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tu optasti
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lui/lei/Lei optò
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noi optammo
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voi optaste
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loro optarono
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Tempo composto

optare futuro anteriore

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

optare passato prossimo

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

optare trapassato prossimo

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

optare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

optare congiuntivo presente

io opti
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tu opti
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lui/lei/Lei opti
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noi optiamo
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voi optiate
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loro optino
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Tempo semplice

optare congiuntivo imperfetto

io optassi
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tu optassi
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lui/lei/Lei optasse
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noi optassimo
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voi optaste
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loro optassero
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Tempo composto

optare congiuntivo passato

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

optare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

optare condizionale presente

io opterei
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tu opteresti
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lui/lei/Lei opterebbe
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noi opteremmo
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voi optereste
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loro opterebbero
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Tempo composto

optare condizionale passato

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


optare imperativo

tu opta
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noi optiamo
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voi optate
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optare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei opti
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Che lui/lei opti
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Che loro optino
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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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