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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.
Il cibo ha ristato nel frigo. (Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi Sposi)
verbo irregolare
ristare : to pause, to hesitate
ri|stà|re : (accento grave)

indicativo ristare. Indicative mood of the verb ristare


Tempo semplice

ristare presente

io ristò
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tu ristai
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lui/lei/Lei rista
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noi ristiamo
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voi ristate
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loro ristanno
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Tempo semplice

ristare imperfetto

io ristavo
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tu ristavi
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lui/lei/Lei ristava
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noi ristavamo
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voi ristavate
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loro ristavano
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Tempo semplice

ristare futuro semplice

io ristarò
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tu ristarai
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lui/lei/Lei ristarà
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noi ristaremo
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voi ristarete
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loro ristaranno
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Tempo semplice

ristare passato remoto

io ristetti
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tu ristesti
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lui/lei/Lei ristette
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noi ristemmo
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voi risteste
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loro ristettero
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Tempo composto

ristare futuro anteriore

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

ristare passato prossimo

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

ristare trapassato prossimo

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

ristare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

ristare congiuntivo presente

io ristia
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tu ristia
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lui/lei/Lei ristia
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noi ristiamo
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voi ristiate
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loro ristiano
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Tempo semplice

ristare congiuntivo imperfetto

io ristessi
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tu ristessi
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lui/lei/Lei ristesse
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noi ristessimo
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voi risteste
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loro ristessero
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Tempo composto

ristare congiuntivo passato

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

ristare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

ristare condizionale presente

io ristarei
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tu ristaresti
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lui/lei/Lei ristarebbe
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noi ristaremmo
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voi ristareste
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loro ristarebbero
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Tempo composto

ristare condizionale passato

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


ristare imperativo

tu ristà, ristai
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noi ristiamo
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voi ristate
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ristare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei ristia
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Che lui/lei ristia
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Che loro ristiano
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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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