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[2024-09-29] Small Bottles, Big Flavor!

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Have you ever heard the saying, 'Good wine comes in small bottles'? It's a reminder that sometimes the best things in life come in unexpected packages. In this edition, we'll explore this proverb and introduce you to some Italian vocabulary that's sure to enrich your language journey. From understanding the concept of 'profitto' (profit) to discovering how to 'resistere' (resist) the urge to open that bottle right away, we'll also touch on words like 'universitĂ ' (university), 'genere' (gender), and 'introverso' (introverted). So, let's uncork the language of Dante and dive into the richness of Italian expressions and vocabulary together!

profitto

The word 'profitto' is used in Italian to refer to the financial gain or benefit that is realized when the amount of revenue gained from a business activity exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity. In other words, it is the amount of money that remains after all the costs and expenses have been deducted from the total revenue. The term 'profitto' is used in a similar way to the English term 'profit' and is an important concept in business and finance.

Here's how to use it:

  • Azienda ABC ha realizzato un notevole profitto quest'anno.
  • Investire in immobili può portare ad un alto profitto.
  • Il profitto della vendita è andato in beneficenza.

resistere

Resistere is the Italian verb for 'to resist'. It is a regular verb that follows the -ere pattern. You can use it to express the idea of withstanding or opposing something, such as 'resistere alla tentazione' (to resist temptation) or 'resistere alle avversitĂ ' (to resist adversity).

Here's how to use it:

  • Non posso resistere al tuo sorriso.
  • Do we devi resistere alla tentazione.
  • Sta cercando di resistere alla malattia.

universitĂ 

The Italian word 'universitĂ ' means 'university' in English. It is used exactly as in English, to indicate any institution of higher (or tertiary) education and research which awards academic degrees in several academic disciplines. For example, 'Vado all'universitĂ ' means 'I go to the university'.

Here's how to use it:

  • Vado all'universitĂ  ogni giorno.
  • Sto studiando per un esame all'universitĂ .
  • L'universitĂ  è molto difficile.

genere

In Italian, the word 'genere' is used in the same way as 'kind' in English. It can be used to categorize or differentiate items, people or ideas. For instance, 'Che genere di musica ti piace?' means 'What kind of music do you like?'

Here's how to use it:

  • Genere è un concetto complesso.
  • Che genere di musica ti piace?
  • Il genere umano deve proteggere l'ambiente.

introverso

Introverted in Italian is translated as 'introverso'. This term is used to describe a person who is more focused on internal thoughts, feelings, and moods rather than seeking out external stimulation. Introverted individuals often prefer solitary activities and get exhausted by social interaction. However, it's important to note that being introverted does not mean being shy or socially anxious; it simply refers to how someone recharges their energy.

Here's how to use it:

  • L'introverso preferisce passare il tempo da solo piuttosto che frequentare grandi feste.
  • Luca è molto introverso e non ama condividere molto sui suoi sentimenti personali.
  • Sia un introverso che vuole evitare la folla.
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