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How to Speak English Fluently Without Translating 🇮🇹➡️🇬🇧

If you’re an Italian speaker learning English, stop translating every word! Instead, recognize the natural connections between Italian and English words. Many Italian words already have English equivalents with slight modifications. By understanding these patterns, you’ll boost your vocabulary effortlessly and speak more fluently without hesitation.

Let’s explore these common transformations and unlock your English fluency! 🚀


1️⃣ Cambiare “-MENTO” con “-MENT”

One of the easiest transformations! Simply remove “-o” from Italian and you have an English word.

ItalianoEnglish
DocumentoDocument
PavimentoPavement
MomentoMoment
ComplimentoCompliment
StrumentoInstrument
MovimentoMovement
ElementoElement
DipartimentoDepartment
SentimentoSentiment
ArgomentoArgument
TrattamentoTreatment
InvestimentoInvestment
FondamentoFundament
ImpegnoCommitment
IncrementoIncrement

📌 Tip: Start recognizing these words in daily conversations and use them confidently!


2️⃣ Cambiare “-ICO” con “-IC”

Many adjectives in Italian ending with “-ico” change into “-ic” in English.

ItalianoEnglish
EconomicoEconomic
DrammaticoDramatic
SimbolicoSymbolic
TecnicoTechnic(al)*
MagicoMagic
PoliticoPolitic(al)*
ArtisticoArtistic
ClassicoClassic
StoricoHistoric(al)*
ComicoComic
FantasticoFantastic
GeograficoGeographic(al)*
LogicoLogic(al)*
FisicoPhysic(al)*
PsicologicoPsychological

🚀 Grammar Tip: Some English words take an extra “-al” ending (e.g., “technical” instead of “technic”).


3️⃣ Cambiare “-IVO” con “-IVE”

Italian adjectives ending in “-ivo” become “-ive” in English.

ItalianoEnglish
AttivoActive
PassivoPassive
CompetitivoCompetitive
AttrattivoAttractive
CreativoCreative
DistruttivoDestructive
IstruttivoInstructive
CorrosivoCorrosive
DifensivoDefensive
OffensivoOffensive
AggressivoAggressive
PersuasivoPersuasive
SoggettivoSubjective
ObiettivoObjective
SensitivoSensitive

📌 How to use it? Try saying:
✅ “This idea is innovative!” (instead of “innovativo”)
✅ “Your answer is subjective!” (instead of “soggettivo”)


4️⃣ Cambiare “-SIONE” con “-SION” e “-TION”

Italian nouns ending in “-sione” become “-sion” or “-tion” in English.

ItalianoEnglish
DecisioneDecision
VisioneVision
TelevisioneTelevision
PrecisionePrecision
ConclusioneConclusion
DiscussioneDiscussion
ConfusioneConfusion
EstensioneExtension
MissioneMission
ProfessioneProfession
ProgressioneProgression
AggressioneAggression
PossessionePossession
ImpressioneImpression
ConversioneConversion

🔎 Common mistake:
❌ “La televisione è spenta.” → “The television is turned off.” (not “The television is closed.”)


5️⃣ Cambiare “-ALE” con “-AL”

Many Italian adjectives and nouns ending in “-ale” become “-al” in English.

ItalianoEnglish
NaturaleNatural
FinaleFinal
SocialeSocial
OriginaleOriginal
NormaleNormal
FormaleFormal
AnimaleAnimal
IndustrialeIndustrial
PersonalePersonal
NazionaleNational
MentaleMental
RealeReal
UniversaleUniversal
CommercialeCommercial
SpecialeSpecial

6️⃣ Cambiare “-ENZA” con “-ENCE”

Many Italian words ending in “-enza” change into “-ence” in English.

ItalianoEnglish
DifferenzaDifference
AssistenzaAssistance
InfluenzaInfluence
IntelligenzaIntelligence
ReferenzaReference
CompetenzaCompetence
EsistenzaExistence
PresenzaPresence
ConseguenzaConsequence
ConfidenzaConfidence
IndulgenzaIndulgence
ViolenzaViolence
PrudenzaPrudence
RiflessioneReflection
AssolvenzaAbsolution

📈 How to Improve Your Fluency?

1. Speak Without Translating

  • Instead of thinking in ItalianThink in English!
  • Example: Instead of “Voglio mangiare una pizza” → Think: “I want to eat pizza.”

2. Learn in Context

  • Read books, watch English movies 🎬, and listen to English podcasts 🎧.
  • Example: www.theroyalvisions.com has free learning materials! 📚

3. Practice Speaking Daily

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  • Speak with an English tutor to practice fluency!

4. Join a Learning Community

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  • Get personalized tips and guidance to improve your fluency!
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