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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 torcato il filo per legarlo meglio. (Umberto Eco, Il nome della rosa)
verbo irregolare
torcere : to twist, to distort
tòr|ce|re : (accento grave)

indicativo torcere. Indicative mood of the verb torcere


Tempo semplice

torcere presente

io torco
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tu torci
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lui/lei/Lei torce
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noi torciamo
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voi torcete
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loro torcono
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Tempo semplice

torcere imperfetto

io torcevo
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tu torcevi
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lui/lei/Lei torceva
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noi torcevamo
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voi torcevate
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loro torcevano
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Tempo semplice

torcere futuro semplice

io torcerò
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tu torcerai
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lui/lei/Lei torcerà
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noi torceremo
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voi torcerete
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loro torceranno
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Tempo semplice

torcere passato remoto

io torsi
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tu torcesti
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lui/lei/Lei torse
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noi torcemmo
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voi torceste
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loro torsero
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Tempo composto

torcere futuro anteriore

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

torcere passato prossimo

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

torcere trapassato prossimo

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

torcere trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

torcere congiuntivo presente

io torca
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tu torca
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lui/lei/Lei torca
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noi torciamo
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voi torciate
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loro torcano
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Tempo semplice

torcere congiuntivo imperfetto

io torcessi
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tu torcessi
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lui/lei/Lei torcesse
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noi torcessimo
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voi torceste
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loro torcessero
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Tempo composto

torcere congiuntivo passato

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

torcere congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

torcere condizionale presente

io torcerei
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tu torceresti
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lui/lei/Lei torcerebbe
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noi torceremmo
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voi torcereste
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loro torcerebbero
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Tempo composto

torcere condizionale passato

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


torcere imperativo

tu torci
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noi torciamo
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voi torcete
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torcere congiuntivo esortativo

Lei torca
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Che lui/lei torca
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Che loro torcano
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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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