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Word of the Day: Centellinare

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

Have you ever bought a bottle of wine that costs more than €4? Well then you would savor it, right? Centellinare, in Italian, means to savor, to sip, or to nurse a drink. It can also mean to take pleasure … Continue reading →

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Word of the Day: Stra-

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

As a brava Americana, I live for hyperbole. I love hyperbole. Hyperbole is like the best thing EVER! Having spent enough time out of the glorious United States of America, I realize that a lot of other cultures and peoples … Continue reading →

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Word of the Day: Spassarsela

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Spassarsela comes from the Italian reflexive verb, spassarsi, meaning to amuse oneself, or to have a good time. Specifically, spassarsela means to live it up, or to have a great time. I couldn’t find the etymology of this word, but … Continue reading →

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Word of the Day: Pacchia

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

La pacchia è finita is a famous phrase in Italian. It means that the fun has ended, the party’s over, and it’s time to return to a less fortunate or less relaxed state or situation. The phrase centers around the … Continue reading →

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