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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.
Loro hanno tardato nel presentare il rapporto. (Luigi Pirandello, Il Fu Mattia Pascal)
tardare : to delay
tar||re : (accento grave)

indicativo tardare. Indicative mood of the verb tardare


Tempo semplice

tardare presente

io tardo
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tu tardi
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lui/lei/Lei tarda
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noi tardiamo
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voi tardate
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loro tardano
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Tempo semplice

tardare imperfetto

io tardavo
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tu tardavi
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lui/lei/Lei tardava
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noi tardavamo
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voi tardavate
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loro tardavano
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Tempo semplice

tardare futuro semplice

io tarderò
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tu tarderai
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lui/lei/Lei tarderà
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noi tarderemo
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voi tarderete
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loro tarderanno
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Tempo semplice

tardare passato remoto

io tardai
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tu tardasti
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lui/lei/Lei tardò
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noi tardammo
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voi tardaste
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loro tardarono
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Tempo composto

tardare futuro anteriore

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

tardare passato prossimo

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

tardare trapassato prossimo

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

tardare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

tardare congiuntivo presente

io tardi
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tu tardi
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lui/lei/Lei tardi
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noi tardiamo
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voi tardiate
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loro tardino
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Tempo semplice

tardare congiuntivo imperfetto

io tardassi
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tu tardassi
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lui/lei/Lei tardasse
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noi tardassimo
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voi tardaste
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loro tardassero
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Tempo composto

tardare congiuntivo passato

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

tardare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

tardare condizionale presente

io tarderei
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tu tarderesti
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lui/lei/Lei tarderebbe
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noi tarderemmo
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voi tardereste
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loro tarderebbero
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Tempo composto

tardare condizionale passato

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


tardare imperativo

tu tarda
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noi tardiamo
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voi tardate
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tardare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei tardi
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Che lui/lei tardi
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Che loro tardino
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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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