High-Frequency Italian Verbs With Audios

These 24 High-Frequency Italian Verbs are very important verbs to learn because we use them all the time: in alphabetic order here are some of the most common with audio:

  • the auxiliary that takes in a compound verb
  • the English translation
  • the present tense of the verb
  • the Past Participle (useful to form a compound verb)


ABITARE

The verb “abitare” is a regular verb in Italian that means “to live” or “to reside.” It is commonly used to describe where someone lives or resides.


ANDARE

The verb “andare” is one of the most essential and frequently used verbs in Italian, meaning “to go.”

It is an irregular verb and is crucial for everyday conversation.


APRIRE

The verb “aprire” is a regular Italian verb of the third conjugation (-ire) that means “to open.” It is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts.

Sentences with the verb APRIRE


AVERE

The verb “avere” is one of the most essential and frequently used verbs in Italian, meaning “to have.”

It is an irregular verb and is crucial for forming compound tenses, including the passato prossimo (present perfect).


CAPIRE

The verb “capire” means “to understand” in Italian.

It is a regular verb of the third conjugation (-ire), but it follows a particular subgroup of -ire verbs that insert –isc– in certain forms.


CERCARE

The verb “cercare” means “to search” or “to look for” in Italian. It is a regular verb of the first conjugation (-are).


CHIEDERE

The verb “chiedere” means “to ask” in Italian. It is a regular verb but follows the irregular conjugation pattern of the second conjugation (verbs ending in -ere).


DARE

The verb “dare” means “to give” in Italian. It is an irregular verb, which means its conjugation deviates from the standard patterns.


DIRE

The verb “dire” means “to say” or “to tell” in Italian. It is an irregular verb, which means its conjugation deviates from the standard patterns.


DOVERE

The verb “dovere” means “to have to,” “must,” or “to owe” in Italian. It is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation deviates from the standard patterns.

The verb DOVERE is one of the verbs called SERVILE or MODALE. Servile verbs are a particular category of verbs.


ESSERE

The verb “essere” means “to be” in Italian. It is one of the most important and frequently used verbs in the Italian language, serving both as a main verb and as an auxiliary verb in compound tenses. “Essere” is highly irregular, so its conjugation must be memorized.


FARE

The verb “fare” means “to do” or “to make” in Italian. It is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation deviates from the standard patterns.


FINIRE

The verb “finire” means “to finish” or “to end” in Italian.
It is a regular verb of the third conjugation (-ire) with a slight difference in its present tense forms, where it often uses an added -isc- in certain conjugations.


PARLARE

The verb “parlare” means “to talk” or “to speak” in Italian. It is a regular verb belonging to the first conjugation, ending in -are.

“Parlare” is used frequently in both everyday conversation and formal contexts.


PIACERE

The verb “piacere” means “to like” or “to be pleasing” in Italian. Unlike many other verbs, “piacere” functions differently in terms of its construction and agreement.

It is an irregular verb and commonly used in both spoken and written Italian to express likes and preferences.


POTERE

The verb “potere” means “to be able to” or “can” in Italian. It is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation deviates from the standard patterns. It is part of the modal/servile verbs.

When it is an independent verb, it is conjugated with the auxiliary “AVERE.” When it is a servile/modal verb, it takes the auxiliary of the following verb.


PRENDERE

The verb “prendere” means “to take” in Italian. It is a versatile and commonly used verb that belongs to the second conjugation, ending in -ere.

“Prendere” is an irregular verb, and its various forms and uses are essential for daily communication.


SAPERE

The verb “sapere” means “to know” in Italian. It is an irregular verb, and its uses include knowing facts, information, or how to do something.


SENTIRE

The verb “sentire” means “to hear,” “to feel,” or “to smell” in Italian. It is a versatile verb belonging to the third conjugation, ending in -ire.

“Sentire” is commonly used in various contexts to describe sensory experiences and emotional states.


STARE

The verb “stare” is an essential Italian verb that primarily means “to stay,” “to be,” or “to remain.” It is an irregular verb and is used in various contexts, from describing physical states to forming certain grammatical constructions.

USCIRE

The verb “uscire” means “to go out” or “to exit” in Italian. It is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation deviates from the standard patterns.


VEDERE

The verb “vedere” means “to see” in Italian. It is a commonly used verb that belongs to the second conjugation, ending in -ere.

“Vedere” is an irregular verb, and it is essential for expressing visual perception, making plans, and understanding.

VENIRE

The verb “venire” means “to come” in Italian.

It is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation deviates from the standard patterns.


VOLERE

The verb “volere” means “to want” in Italian. It is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation deviates from the standard patterns. It’ s a modal /servile verb.

When it is an independent verb, it is conjugated with the auxiliary “have.” When it is a servile/modal verb, it takes the auxiliary of the following verb.


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