#232: Words That Trigger the Present Progressive in Italian - podcast episode cover

#232: Words That Trigger the Present Progressive in Italian

Feb 26, 202610 minSeason 1Ep. 232
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Italian uses the present progressive far less frequently than English and typically reserves it for actions happening right at the moment of speaking. In most other cases, the simple present tense is preferred. There are, however, specific time expressions that clearly signal when the progressive form should be used.


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