Italian vocabulary: Verbs & Actions
18 Italian words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Italian words you'll actually use for verbs & actions — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Matteo. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Common Verbs
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Voglio | I want |
| Posso | I can |
| So | I know |
| Vedo | I see |
| Sento | I hear |
| Parlo | I speak |
| Mangio | I eat |
| Bevo | I drink |
| Vado | I go |
| Faccio | I do / I make |
Daily Actions
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Mi sveglio | I wake up |
| Dormo | I sleep |
| Lavoro | I work |
| Leggo | I read |
| Scrivo | I write |
| Cucino | I cook |
| Guido | I drive |
| Gioco | I play |
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