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.
| Italiano | English |
|---|---|
| Documento | Document |
| Pavimento | Pavement |
| Momento | Moment |
| Complimento | Compliment |
| Strumento | Instrument |
| Movimento | Movement |
| Elemento | Element |
| Dipartimento | Department |
| Sentimento | Sentiment |
| Argomento | Argument |
| Trattamento | Treatment |
| Investimento | Investment |
| Fondamento | Fundament |
| Impegno | Commitment |
| Incremento | Increment |
📌 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.
| Italiano | English |
|---|---|
| Economico | Economic |
| Drammatico | Dramatic |
| Simbolico | Symbolic |
| Tecnico | Technic(al)* |
| Magico | Magic |
| Politico | Politic(al)* |
| Artistico | Artistic |
| Classico | Classic |
| Storico | Historic(al)* |
| Comico | Comic |
| Fantastico | Fantastic |
| Geografico | Geographic(al)* |
| Logico | Logic(al)* |
| Fisico | Physic(al)* |
| Psicologico | Psychological |
🚀 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.
| Italiano | English |
|---|---|
| Attivo | Active |
| Passivo | Passive |
| Competitivo | Competitive |
| Attrattivo | Attractive |
| Creativo | Creative |
| Distruttivo | Destructive |
| Istruttivo | Instructive |
| Corrosivo | Corrosive |
| Difensivo | Defensive |
| Offensivo | Offensive |
| Aggressivo | Aggressive |
| Persuasivo | Persuasive |
| Soggettivo | Subjective |
| Obiettivo | Objective |
| Sensitivo | Sensitive |
📌 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.
| Italiano | English |
|---|---|
| Decisione | Decision |
| Visione | Vision |
| Televisione | Television |
| Precisione | Precision |
| Conclusione | Conclusion |
| Discussione | Discussion |
| Confusione | Confusion |
| Estensione | Extension |
| Missione | Mission |
| Professione | Profession |
| Progressione | Progression |
| Aggressione | Aggression |
| Possessione | Possession |
| Impressione | Impression |
| Conversione | Conversion |
🔎 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.
| Italiano | English |
|---|---|
| Naturale | Natural |
| Finale | Final |
| Sociale | Social |
| Originale | Original |
| Normale | Normal |
| Formale | Formal |
| Animale | Animal |
| Industriale | Industrial |
| Personale | Personal |
| Nazionale | National |
| Mentale | Mental |
| Reale | Real |
| Universale | Universal |
| Commerciale | Commercial |
| Speciale | Special |
6️⃣ Cambiare “-ENZA” con “-ENCE”
Many Italian words ending in “-enza” change into “-ence” in English.
| Italiano | English |
|---|---|
| Differenza | Difference |
| Assistenza | Assistance |
| Influenza | Influence |
| Intelligenza | Intelligence |
| Referenza | Reference |
| Competenza | Competence |
| Esistenza | Existence |
| Presenza | Presence |
| Conseguenza | Consequence |
| Confidenza | Confidence |
| Indulgenza | Indulgence |
| Violenza | Violence |
| Prudenza | Prudence |
| Riflessione | Reflection |
| Assolvenza | Absolution |
📈 How to Improve Your Fluency?
✅ 1. Speak Without Translating
- Instead of thinking in Italian → Think 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! 📚
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- Speak with an English tutor to practice fluency!
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