Significado
To be currently popular.
Contexto cultural
In Milan, being 'in voga' is almost a professional requirement. The city's economy and social life revolve around identifying and setting these trends. The nautical origin of the phrase is a point of pride for Venetians, as it links modern language to their glorious past as a naval power. While global trends are often 'in voga', Italy often starts counter-trends like 'Slow Food', which then become 'in voga' globally. In the 1950s (La Dolce Vita era), certain Italian styles became 'in voga' internationally, such as the Vespa and specific sunglasses.
Use it for 'Revivals'
It's the perfect phrase for when old things become popular again. Use 'tornare in voga'.
Don't use with 'a'
Never say 'a voga'. It is always 'in voga'.
Significado
To be currently popular.
Use it for 'Revivals'
It's the perfect phrase for when old things become popular again. Use 'tornare in voga'.
Don't use with 'a'
Never say 'a voga'. It is always 'in voga'.
Journalistic flair
If you use this in a written essay, it makes your Italian sound much more sophisticated than using 'popolare'.
Ponte a prueba
Completa la frase con la forma corretta del verbo 'essere' e l'espressione 'in voga'.
Negli anni '70, i pantaloni a zampa ________ molto ________.
The sentence refers to the 1970s, so we need the 'imperfetto' of 'essere' (erano) followed by 'in voga'.
Quale di queste frasi usa l'espressione in modo appropriato?
Scegli la frase corretta:
Sushi is a trend/habit that became popular, which fits the meaning perfectly. Honesty is a value, not a trend.
Completa il dialogo con l'opzione più naturale.
A: 'Hai visto che tutti comprano macchine elettriche?' B: 'Sì, ________.'
'Sono molto in voga adesso' is the most natural way to confirm a current trend.
Abbina la tendenza al periodo in cui era 'in voga'.
1. Parrucche bianche, 2. Radio a transistor, 3. Social media
White wigs were popular in the 1700s, transistor radios in the 60s, and social media today.
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Ayudas visuales
In Voga vs. Di Moda
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosNegli anni '70, i pantaloni a zampa ________ molto ________.
The sentence refers to the 1970s, so we need the 'imperfetto' of 'essere' (erano) followed by 'in voga'.
Scegli la frase corretta:
Sushi is a trend/habit that became popular, which fits the meaning perfectly. Honesty is a value, not a trend.
A: 'Hai visto che tutti comprano macchine elettriche?' B: 'Sì, ________.'
'Sono molto in voga adesso' is the most natural way to confirm a current trend.
1. Parrucche bianche, 2. Radio a transistor, 3. Social media
White wigs were popular in the 1700s, transistor radios in the 60s, and social media today.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasIt is neutral to slightly formal. It's perfect for both a dinner party and a newspaper article.
Rarely. It's better to use 'essere sulla cresta dell'onda' for people. 'In voga' is for things, styles, or ideas.
'Di moda' is more common in speech; 'In voga' is more elegant and suggests a broader cultural trend.
Yes, it is very common to add 'molto' or 'particolarmente' for emphasis.
No, the expression is fixed. 'Queste cose sono in voga' (not in voghe).
Yes, very much so, to describe market trends or popular management strategies.
You can say 'non essere più in voga' or 'essere passato di moda'.
No, it's the other way around! The magazine took its name from the French 'vogue', which came from the Italian 'voga'.
Yes, for example: 'Il poke è molto in voga ultimamente'.
Yes, though they might also use 'di tendenza' or English loanwords like 'trending'.
Absolutely. 'Era in voga' is very common when talking about history or nostalgia.
Yes, but it only means 'to row' in a literal sense. You don't use the verb 'vogare' to mean 'to be popular'.
Frases relacionadas
andare di moda
synonymTo be in fashion
essere sulla cresta dell'onda
similarTo be on the crest of the wave
passato di moda
contrastOut of fashion
un classico
contrastA classic
fare tendenza
builds onTo set a trend
