<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you need to have a conversation about how someone is feeling, the best thing to do is to ask, and then just listen carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You probably know the easiest expression to ask someone how they are: Come stai? (How are you?). This can be used in all occasions, from the casual encounter to a more intimate talk with a close friend or partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nItalian<\/strong><\/td>English<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Come ti senti?<\/td> How do you feel?<\/td><\/tr> Ti senti bene?<\/td> Are you feeling ok?<\/td><\/tr> C\u2019\u00e8 qualcosa che non va?<\/td> Is there something wrong?<\/td><\/tr> Va tutto bene?<\/td> Is everything ok?<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to say how you feel in Italian<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo answer the question \u2018Come stai?\u2019 we can either use the construction: Sto\u2026 (with bene \/ benissimo, male \/ malissimo) or the verb essere (to be) with other expressions:<\/p>\n\n\n\nItalian<\/strong><\/td>English<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Sto bene, grazie.<\/td> I\u2019m ok, thank you.<\/td><\/tr> Oggi sto davvero malissimo.<\/td> Today I am really bad.<\/td><\/tr> Sono felice!<\/td> I am happy!<\/td><\/tr> Sono un po\u2019 triste oggi. Tu invece come stai?<\/td> I am a bit sad today. And how are you?<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to say happy in Italian<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nEnglish<\/td> Italian<\/td><\/tr> Cheerful<\/td> allegro<\/td><\/tr> Joyful<\/td> gioioso<\/td><\/tr> Satisfied<\/td> soddisfatto<\/td><\/tr> Delighted<\/td> lieto<\/td><\/tr> Excited<\/td> emozionato<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to say peaceful in Italian<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTo say peaceful in Italian you can use the word tranquillo or calmo. There is a difference between stare tranquillo \/ calmo and essere tranquillo \/ calmo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first case, it is an invitation not to get agitated, while in the second it describes a quality of the person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calmarsi and tranquillizzarsi are also verbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pacifico is also a translation for \u201cpeaceful\u201d, but it is not as commonly used as the other two to describe moods. It is more common to describe a situation of peace (i.e. not war).<\/p>\n\n\n\nEnglish<\/td> Italian<\/td><\/tr> Serene<\/td> sereno<\/td><\/tr> Quiet<\/td> pacato<\/td><\/tr> Placid<\/td> placido<\/td><\/tr> Calm (noun)<\/td> calma<\/td><\/tr> Tranquility<\/td> tranquillit\u00e0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to say sad in Italian<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe word for \u201csad\u201d in Italian is triste. This, like its opposite, felice, does not change in the masculine and feminine, but only in the singular and plural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The emotion is tristezza.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEnglish<\/td> Italian<\/td><\/tr> I\u2019m sad<\/td> Sono triste <\/td><\/tr> Unhappy<\/td> Infelice<\/td><\/tr> Unhappy<\/td> Scontento<\/td><\/tr> It\u2019s so depressing<\/td> \u00c8 deprimente<\/td><\/tr> He is depressed<\/td> Lui \u00e8 depresso<\/td><\/tr> She is in low spirits<\/td> \u00c8 gi\u00f9 di morale<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to say angry in Italian<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nArrabbiato means angry in Italian. It comes from rabbia (anger) and it can be used in all kinds of situations. A slang word for the same feeling is incavolato or the slightly more rude incazzato.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If something \u2018makes you angry\u2019, use the construction \u201cmi fa arrabbiare\/incavolare\/incazzare\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\nEnglish<\/td> Italian<\/td><\/tr> Angry<\/td> Arrabbiato<\/td><\/tr> Are you angry? (f)<\/td> Sei arrabbiata?<\/td><\/tr> Angry (slang)<\/td> Incavolato<\/td><\/tr> Pissed off (\u2018rude\u2019 slang)<\/td> Incazzato<\/td><\/tr> To get angry<\/td> Arrabbiarsi<\/td><\/tr> It makes me angry<\/td> Mi fa arrabbiare<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to say relaxed in Italian<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nRelaxed in Italian is simply rilassato. The English word relax as a noun, however, has become part of the Italian vocabulary as well. The verb, on the other hand, is rilassarsi.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEnglish<\/td> Italian<\/td><\/tr> Relaxed<\/td> Rilassato<\/td><\/tr> Are you relaxed?<\/td> Sei rilassato?<\/td><\/tr> To relax<\/td> Rilassarsi<\/td><\/tr> Relax<\/td> Relax<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to say afraid \/ scared in Italian<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nEnglish<\/td> Italian<\/td><\/tr> To be afraid \/ scared<\/td> Avere paura<\/td><\/tr> Afraid \/ scared<\/td> impaurito<\/td><\/tr> He is afraid \/ scared<\/td> Ha paura<\/td><\/tr> He i\u2019s afraid \/ scared<\/td> \u00c8 impaurito<\/td><\/tr> To scare<\/td> Spaventare<\/td><\/tr> To scare<\/td> Fare paura a<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to say surprised in Italian<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSorpreso is the Italian word for surprised. A surprise is una sorpresa and the verb is sorprendere (to surprise). So straight forward it\u2019s almost sorprendente (surprising)!<\/p>\n\n\n\nEnglish<\/td> Italian<\/td><\/tr> Surprised<\/td> Sorpreso<\/td><\/tr> To surprise<\/td> Sorprendere<\/td><\/tr> Surprise<\/td> Sorpresa<\/td><\/tr> Surprising<\/td> Sorprendente<\/td><\/tr> What a surprise!<\/td> Che sorpresa!<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Other common words to describe emotions in Italian<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nEnglish<\/td> Italian<\/td><\/tr> Amazed<\/td> Colpito<\/td><\/tr> Annoyed<\/td> Infastidito<\/td><\/tr> Embarrassed<\/td> Imbarazzato<\/td><\/tr> Frustrated<\/td> Frustrato<\/td><\/tr> Disappointed<\/td> Deluso<\/td><\/tr> Proud<\/td> Orgoglioso<\/td><\/tr> Lonely<\/td> Solo<\/td><\/tr> Hopeful<\/td> Speranzoso<\/td><\/tr> Hopeless<\/td> Disperato<\/td><\/tr> Intrigued<\/td> Intrigato<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Useful Italian expressions and slang for feelings<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHere are some more expressions that you might want to know when talking about your emotions and moods in Italian!<\/p>\n\n\n\nItalian<\/td> English<\/td><\/tr> Rimanerci male<\/td> To be disappointed<\/td><\/tr> Farsi le paranoie<\/td> To overthink<\/td><\/tr> Essere in para<\/td> To be in a loop<\/td><\/tr> Farsi mille problemi<\/td> To create oneself a thousand problems<\/td><\/tr> Mi dispiace che\u2026*<\/td> I am sorry that\u2026<\/td><\/tr> Lascia perdere!<\/td> Get over it!<\/td><\/tr> Che noia mortale!<\/td> So boring!<\/td><\/tr> Che palle!<\/td> What a drag!<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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