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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.
Sono stati in vacanza l’anno scorso. (Giosuè Carducci, Odi Barbare)
verbo irregolare
stare : to stay
stà|re : (accento grave)

indicativo stare. Indicative mood of the verb stare


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Presente stare

io sto
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tu stai
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lui/lei/Lei sta
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noi stiamo
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voi state
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loro stanno
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Imperfetto stare

io stavo
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tu stavi
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lui/lei/Lei stava
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noi stavamo
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voi stavate
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loro stavano
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Futuro semplice stare

io starò
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tu starai
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lui/lei/Lei starà
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noi staremo
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voi starete
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loro staranno
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Passato remoto stare

io stetti
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tu stesti
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lui/lei/Lei stette
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noi stemmo
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voi steste
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loro stettero
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Futuro anteriore stare

io sarò stato(a)
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tu sarai stato(a)
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lui/lei/Lei sarà stato(a)
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noi saremo stati(e)
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voi sarete stati(e)
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loro saranno stati(e)
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Passato prossimo stare

io sono stato(a)
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tu sei stato(a)
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lui/lei/Lei è stato(a)
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noi siamo stati(e)
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voi siete stati(e)
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loro sono stati(e)
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Trapassato prossimo stare

io ero stato(a)
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tu eri stato(a)
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lui/lei/Lei era stato(a)
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noi eravamo stati(e)
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voi eravate stati(e)
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loro erano stati(e)
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Trapassato remoto stare

io fui stato(a)
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tu fosti stato(a)
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lui/lei/Lei fu stato(a)
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noi fummo stati(e)
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voi foste stati(e)
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loro furono stati(e)
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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 stare. Subjunctive mood of the verb stare


Tempo semplice

Congiuntivo presente stare

io stia
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tu stia
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lui/lei/Lei stia
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noi stiamo
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voi stiate
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loro stiano
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Congiuntivo imperfetto stare

io stessi
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tu stessi
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lui/lei/Lei stesse
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noi stessimo
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voi steste
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loro stessero
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Tempo composto

Congiuntivo passato stare

io sia stato(a)
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tu sia stato(a)
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lui/lei/Lei sia stato(a)
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noi siamo stati(e)
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voi siate stati(e)
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loro siano stati(e)
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Congiuntivo trapassato stare

io fossi stato(a)
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tu fossi stato(a)
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lui/lei/Lei fosse stato(a)
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noi fossimo stati(e)
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voi foste stati(e)
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loro fossero stati(e)
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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 stare. Conditional mood of the verb stare


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Condizionale presente stare

io starei
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tu staresti
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lui/lei/Lei starebbe
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noi staremmo
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voi stareste
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loro starebbero
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Tempo composto

Condizionale passato stare

io sarei stato(a)
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tu saresti stato(a)
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lui/lei/Lei sarebbe stato(a)
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noi saremmo stati(e)
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voi sareste stati(e)
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loro sarebbero stati(e)
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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 stare. Imperative mood of the verb stare


Imperativo stare

tu stai, staʼ
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noi stiamo
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voi state
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Congiuntivo stare

Lei stia
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Che lui/lei stia
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Che loro stiano
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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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