Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a powerful and enjoyable experience, and "Altrove" by Eugenio In Via Di Gioia is a perfect place to start with Italian. The song's clear and emotive lyrics about escaping the daily grind are relatable and offer a great opportunity to learn vocabulary related to feelings and society. Its catchy indie-pop melody makes it easy to listen to repeatedly, helping you to pick up the nuances of the Italian language in a fun and engaging way.
Key Vocabulary
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contento /konˈtento/ A2 |
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autocompiacerti /autoˈkompjaːtʃerti/ B2 |
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stima /ˈstima/ B1 |
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correre /ˈkorre.re/ A1 |
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forza /ˈfortsa/ B1 |
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menti /ˈmenti/ B2 |
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uccidere /uˈtʃidere/ B2 |
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prova /ˈprova/ B1 |
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perdere /ˈperdere/ B1 |
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messaggi /meˈsaddʒi/ A2 |
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solitudine /soliˈtudine/ B2 |
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giovani /ˈdʒovani/ A2 |
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pericolo /peˈrikolo/ B1 |
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treno /ˈtreno/ A1 |
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frasi /ˈfrasi/ A2 |
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verità /veˈrita/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Devi essere contento
➔ Use of the modal verb 'devi' (must/have to) in the present tense to express obligation.
➔ 'Devi' is a modal verb indicating obligation or necessity.
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E avere stima di te
➔ Use of the infinitive 'avere' (to have) followed by a noun to express possession or relation.
➔ 'Avere' is an infinitive verb meaning 'to have', here used with a noun to indicate an internal state or value.
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Mostrare tutto quel che fai
➔ Use of the infinitive 'mostrare' (to show) to express purpose or action.
➔ 'Mostrare' is an infinitive verb meaning 'to show', often used to describe the action of revealing or displaying.
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Correre sempre
➔ Use of the verb 'correre' (to run) in the infinitive to express habitual action.
➔ 'correre' is an infinitive verb meaning 'to run', used here to describe an ongoing or habitual action.
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Povera mente
➔ Use of a noun phrase 'povera mente' (poor mind) as a metaphor or personification, often seen as an expressive idiomatic phrase.
➔ 'Povera mente' literally means 'poor mind', used figuratively to refer to a weak or vulnerable mental state.
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Scritte da sempre le fissi per ore
➔ Use of the passive construction 'scritte da sempre' (written since forever) and the verb 'fissi' (fixed/stuck) in the present indicative.
➔ 'Scritte da sempre' indicates something written or fixed permanently, and 'fissi' is the first person singular of 'fissare' (to fix/stick).
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Le verità dette a metà
➔ Use of the passive voice with 'dette' (said/told) as the past participle of 'dire' (to say), and the phrase 'a metà' (halfway/partially).
➔ 'Dette' is the past participle of 'dire' (to say), used with the passive voice, and 'a metà' means 'halfway' or 'partially'.
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