#232: Words That Trigger the Present Progressive in Italian

#232: Words That Trigger the Present Progressive in Italian

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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#168: La Leggenda della Befana (Italian Only)

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