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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 voluto bene a tutti. (Giosuè Carducci, Odi Barbare)
verbo irregolare
volere : to want, to desire
vo||re : (accento acuto)

indicativo volere. Indicative mood of the verb volere


Tempo semplice

volere presente

io voglio
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tu vuoi
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lui/lei/Lei vuole
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noi vogliamo
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voi volete
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loro vogliono
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Tempo semplice

volere imperfetto

io volevo
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tu volevi
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lui/lei/Lei voleva
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noi volevamo
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voi volevate
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loro volevano
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Tempo semplice

volere futuro semplice

io vorrò
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tu vorrai
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lui/lei/Lei vorrà
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noi vorremo
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voi vorrete
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loro vorranno
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Tempo semplice

volere passato remoto

io volli
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tu volesti
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lui/lei/Lei volle
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noi volemmo
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voi voleste
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loro vollero
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Tempo composto

volere futuro anteriore

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

volere passato prossimo

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

volere trapassato prossimo

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

volere trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

volere congiuntivo presente

io voglia
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tu voglia
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lui/lei/Lei voglia
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noi vogliamo
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voi vogliate
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loro vogliano
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Tempo semplice

volere congiuntivo imperfetto

io volessi
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tu volessi
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lui/lei/Lei volesse
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noi volessimo
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voi voleste
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loro volessero
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Tempo composto

volere congiuntivo passato

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

volere congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

volere condizionale presente

io vorrei
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tu vorresti
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lui/lei/Lei vorrebbe
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noi vorremmo
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voi vorreste
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loro vorrebbero
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Tempo composto

volere condizionale passato

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


volere imperativo

tu vuoi
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noi vogliamo
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voi volete
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volere congiuntivo esortativo

Lei voglia
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Che lui/lei voglia
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Che loro vogliano
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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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