128: Stare: The Italian Verb You Need to Know!

When should you use the verb stare? It can feel confusing at first – let’s clear things up so you can use it with confidence in conversation!

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Today's Italian words:

Come stai? = How are you? (lit. how you stay?)

I Sardi stanno bene = Sardinians are healthy/well (lit. The Sardinians stay well)

Cosa stai bevendo? = What are you drinking?

Stiamo per mangiare = We’re about to eat

Mi piace stare al mare = I like spending time at the seaside (lit. stay at the sea)

Lascia stare! = Let it go; forget about it

Stare a tavola = To spend time at the dinner table (lit. stay at table)