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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 riso delle sue battute. (Giovanni Verga, I Malavoglia)
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ridere : to laugh
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indicativo ridere. Indicative mood of the verb ridere


Tempo semplice

ridere presente

io rido
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tu ridi
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lui/lei/Lei ride
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noi ridiamo
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voi ridete
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loro ridono
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Tempo semplice

ridere imperfetto

io ridevo
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tu ridevi
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lui/lei/Lei rideva
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noi ridevamo
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voi ridevate
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loro ridevano
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Tempo semplice

ridere futuro semplice

io riderò
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tu riderai
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lui/lei/Lei riderà
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noi rideremo
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voi riderete
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loro rideranno
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Tempo semplice

ridere passato remoto

io risi
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tu ridesti
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lui/lei/Lei rise
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noi ridemmo
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voi rideste
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loro risero
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Tempo composto

ridere futuro anteriore

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

ridere passato prossimo

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

ridere trapassato prossimo

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

ridere trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

ridere congiuntivo presente

io rida
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tu rida
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lui/lei/Lei rida
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noi ridiamo
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voi ridiate
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loro ridano
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Tempo semplice

ridere congiuntivo imperfetto

io ridessi
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tu ridessi
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lui/lei/Lei ridesse
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noi ridessimo
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voi rideste
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loro ridessero
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Tempo composto

ridere congiuntivo passato

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

ridere congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

ridere condizionale presente

io riderei
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tu rideresti
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lui/lei/Lei riderebbe
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noi rideremmo
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voi ridereste
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loro riderebbero
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Tempo composto

ridere condizionale passato

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


ridere imperativo

tu ridi
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noi ridiamo
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voi ridete
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ridere congiuntivo esortativo

Lei rida
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Che lui/lei rida
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Che loro ridano
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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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