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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 salato il pesce. (Luigi Pirandello, Il Fu Mattia Pascal)
salare : to salt
sa||re : (accento grave)

indicativo salare. Indicative mood of the verb salare


Tempo semplice

salare presente

io salo
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tu sali
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lui/lei/Lei sala
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noi saliamo
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voi salate
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loro salano
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Tempo semplice

salare imperfetto

io salavo
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tu salavi
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lui/lei/Lei salava
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noi salavamo
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voi salavate
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loro salavano
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Tempo semplice

salare futuro semplice

io salerò
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tu salerai
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lui/lei/Lei salerà
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noi saleremo
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voi salerete
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loro saleranno
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Tempo semplice

salare passato remoto

io salai
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tu salasti
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lui/lei/Lei salò
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noi salammo
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voi salaste
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loro salarono
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Tempo composto

salare futuro anteriore

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

salare passato prossimo

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

salare trapassato prossimo

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

salare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

salare congiuntivo presente

io sali
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tu sali
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lui/lei/Lei sali
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noi saliamo
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voi saliate
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loro salino
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Tempo semplice

salare congiuntivo imperfetto

io salassi
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tu salassi
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lui/lei/Lei salasse
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noi salassimo
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voi salaste
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loro salassero
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Tempo composto

salare congiuntivo passato

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

salare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

salare condizionale presente

io salerei
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tu saleresti
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lui/lei/Lei salerebbe
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noi saleremmo
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voi salereste
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loro salerebbero
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Tempo composto

salare condizionale passato

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


salare imperativo

tu sala
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noi saliamo
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voi salate
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salare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei sali
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Che lui/lei sali
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Che loro salino
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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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