Signification
Stating a personal hobby.
Contexte culturel
In Italian high schools (especially the Liceo Classico), reading the classics like Dante and Manzoni is mandatory and deeply shapes the national identity. Libraries in Italy are often housed in beautiful historical buildings, making the act of reading a visually stunning experience. Italians love to read under the 'ombrellone' (beach umbrella) during the long August holidays (Ferragosto). Cities like Trieste and Florence have a long tradition of 'Caffè Letterari' where intellectuals meet to read and discuss.
Add 'molto'
If you really like reading, always add 'molto' after 'piace' to sound more natural.
Avoid 'Io'
Never start the sentence with 'Io' unless you want to sound like a robot or a very confused foreigner.
Signification
Stating a personal hobby.
Add 'molto'
If you really like reading, always add 'molto' after 'piace' to sound more natural.
Avoid 'Io'
Never start the sentence with 'Io' unless you want to sound like a robot or a very confused foreigner.
The 'A me' trick
If you want to emphasize that YOU (and not someone else) likes reading, say 'A me piace leggere.'
Teste-toi
Choose the correct way to say 'I like reading' in Italian.
How do you say 'I like reading'?
You need the indirect pronoun 'mi' and the singular verb 'piace.'
Fill in the missing word.
Non ___ piace leggere i libri di storia.
The negative form is 'Non mi piace...'
Complete the dialogue.
A: Cosa fai nel tempo libero? B: ___ leggere.
The most natural response to a question about hobbies is 'Mi piace...'
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Which phrase fits a formal job interview?
This is neutral and professional.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHow do you say 'I like reading'?
You need the indirect pronoun 'mi' and the singular verb 'piace.'
Non ___ piace leggere i libri di storia.
The negative form is 'Non mi piace...'
A: Cosa fai nel tempo libero? B: ___ leggere.
The most natural response to a question about hobbies is 'Mi piace...'
Which phrase fits a formal job interview?
This is neutral and professional.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, it means 'I like reading (as a concept).' It's slightly more formal than 'Mi piace leggere.'
'Io piaccio' means 'I am likable' or 'People like me.' It doesn't mean you like something else!
You can say 'Amo leggere' or 'Adoro leggere.'
Yes, it's common to list it under 'Interessi personali.'
Expressions liées
Mi piace scrivere
similarI like to write
Mi piacciono i libri
builds onI like books
Amo la letteratura
specialized formI love literature
Divoro i libri
specialized formI devour books
