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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 sminuito il suo contributo. (Umberto Eco, Il nome della rosa)
sminuire : to diminish, to reduce
smi|nu|ì|re : (accento grave)

indicativo sminuire. Indicative mood of the verb sminuire


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Presente sminuire

io sminuisco
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tu sminuisci
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lui/lei/Lei sminuisce
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noi sminuiamo
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voi sminuite
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loro sminuiscono
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Imperfetto sminuire

io sminuivo
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tu sminuivi
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lui/lei/Lei sminuiva
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noi sminuivamo
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voi sminuivate
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loro sminuivano
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Futuro semplice sminuire

io sminuirò
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tu sminuirai
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lui/lei/Lei sminuirà
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noi sminuiremo
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voi sminuirete
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loro sminuiranno
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Passato remoto sminuire

io sminuii
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tu sminuisti
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lui/lei/Lei sminuì
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noi sminuimmo
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voi sminuiste
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loro sminuirono
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Tempo composto

Futuro anteriore sminuire

io avrò sminuito
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tu avrai sminuito
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lui/lei/Lei avrà sminuito
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noi avremo sminuito
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voi avrete sminuito
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loro avranno sminuito
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Passato prossimo sminuire

io ho sminuito
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tu hai sminuito
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lui/lei/Lei ha sminuito
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noi abbiamo sminuito
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voi avete sminuito
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loro hanno sminuito
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Trapassato prossimo sminuire

io avevo sminuito
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tu avevi sminuito
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lui/lei/Lei aveva sminuito
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noi avevamo sminuito
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voi avevate sminuito
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loro avevano sminuito
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Trapassato remoto sminuire

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


Tempo semplice

Congiuntivo presente sminuire

io sminuisca
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tu sminuisca
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lui/lei/Lei sminuisca
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noi sminuiamo
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voi sminuiate
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loro sminuiscano
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Congiuntivo imperfetto sminuire

io sminuissi
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tu sminuissi
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lui/lei/Lei sminuisse
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noi sminuissimo
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voi sminuiste
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loro sminuissero
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Congiuntivo passato sminuire

io abbia sminuito
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tu abbia sminuito
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lui/lei/Lei abbia sminuito
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noi abbiamo sminuito
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voi abbiate sminuito
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loro abbiano sminuito
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Congiuntivo trapassato sminuire

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


Tempo semplice

Condizionale presente sminuire

io sminuirei
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tu sminuiresti
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lui/lei/Lei sminuirebbe
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noi sminuiremmo
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voi sminuireste
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loro sminuirebbero
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Condizionale passato sminuire

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


Imperativo sminuire

tu sminuisci
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noi sminuiamo
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voi sminuite
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Congiuntivo sminuire

Lei sminuisca
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Che lui/lei sminuisca
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Che loro sminuiscano
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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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