Using the Internet in Italian
Welcome to Unit 11! Today we will learn how to talk about common online and computer actions in Italian, such as browsing the web, downloading files, and printing documents.
Key Verbs
- navigare (to surf / browse) - Navigo su internet. (I surf the internet.)
- scaricare (to download) - Voglio scaricare il documento. (I want to download the document.)
- stampare (to print) - Devo stampare il biglietto. (I need to print the ticket.)
Common Nouns
- internet - internet
- il documento - the document
- il file - the file
- il sito web - the website
- la stampante - the printer
Common Mistake: Do not confuse scaricare (to download) with uploading. To say upload, Italians often use caricare.
Words
navigare
to surf / browse
Mi piace navigare su internet.I like to surf the internet.
scaricare
to download
Devo scaricare un file.I need to download a file.
stampare
to print
Posso stampare il documento?Can I print the document?
internet
internet
Internet non funziona.The internet is not working.
il documento
the document
Ho un documento importante.I have an important document.
il file
the file
Il file è molto grande.The file is very big.
il sito web
the website
Questo sito web è utile.This website is useful.
la stampante
the printer
La stampante è rotta.The printer is broken.
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Patterns
Devo ___
I need to... (use to state a necessary action)
Devo stampare il documento.I need to print the document.
Voglio ___
I want to... (use to express a desire)
Voglio scaricare il file.I want to download the file.