At the B1 level, understanding and using verbs like comunicare is key for effective communication.
You can use comunicare to talk about sharing news, ideas, or feelings. It’s a very versatile verb.
Think of it as the Italian equivalent of 'to communicate' or 'to convey information'.
Mastering this verb will help you express yourself more clearly in various situations.
When you want to express the idea of sharing or exchanging information in Italian, the verb you'll use is comunicare. This verb is versatile and can be used in many contexts, from talking about communicating ideas to conveying a message. It literally means "to communicate." You can use it when you want to say you're communicating with someone, or that someone is communicating something to you. Remember, it's a regular -are verb, so its conjugations follow a predictable pattern. Practice using it to become more fluent in your Italian conversations!
§ Understanding 'Comunicare'
The Italian verb 'comunicare' means 'to communicate,' 'to share,' or 'to exchange information.' It's a regular verb ending in -are, so its conjugations follow a predictable pattern. This makes it relatively easy to master once you understand the basics.
§ Basic Conjugation of 'Comunicare' (Present Tense)
Let's start with the present tense, as it's the most common. Remember, Italian verbs change their endings based on the subject (who is doing the action).
- Io comunico (I communicate)
- Tu comunichi (You communicate - informal singular)
- Lui/Lei comunica (He/She communicates)
- Noi comunichiamo (We communicate)
- Voi comunicate (You communicate - informal plural)
- Loro comunicano (They communicate)
Noi comunichiamo in inglese. (We communicate in English.)
§ Common Prepositions with 'Comunicare'
When using 'comunicare,' you'll often need prepositions to clarify who or what you are communicating with or about. Here are the most common ones:
- Comunicare con (to communicate with)
- This is used when you are communicating with a person or a group of people.
Devo comunicare con il mio capo. (I need to communicate with my boss.)
- Comunicare a (to communicate to)
- Use 'a' when you are conveying information to someone, often implying a one-way transfer of information.
Ho comunicato la notizia a tutti. (I communicated the news to everyone.)
- Comunicare su/riguardo a (to communicate about)
- These prepositions are used to specify the topic of communication. 'Su' (on/about) is more common in everyday speech, while 'riguardo a' (regarding/concerning) is a bit more formal.
Vogliamo comunicare sul nuovo progetto. (We want to communicate about the new project.)
Lui ha comunicato riguardo al problema. (He communicated regarding the problem.)
- Comunicare per (to communicate for/by means of)
- This can be used to indicate the purpose of communication or the method.
Loro comunicano per telefono. (They communicate by phone.)
§ Transitive vs. Intransitive Use
Like many verbs, 'comunicare' can be both transitive (takes a direct object) and intransitive (does not take a direct object, often needs a preposition).
- Transitive
- When 'comunicare' has a direct object, it means 'to convey' or 'to transmit' something.
Vorrei comunicare la mia decisione. (I would like to communicate my decision.)
- Intransitive
- When 'comunicare' is intransitive, it often refers to the act of interacting or exchanging information with someone.
È importante comunicare apertamente. (It's important to communicate openly.)
§ Beyond the Present Tense
While the present tense is a great start, you'll eventually need to use 'comunicare' in other tenses. Here's a quick look at the past (passato prossimo) and future tenses:
- Passato Prossimo (Past Tense)
- Formed with the auxiliary verb 'avere' (to have) and the past participle 'comunicato'.
- Ho comunicato (I communicated)
- Hai comunicato (You communicated)
Abbiamo comunicato il nostro orario. (We communicated our schedule.)
- Futuro Semplice (Simple Future)
- Indicates actions that will happen in the future.
- Comunicherò (I will communicate)
- Comunicherai (You will communicate)
Domani comunicheremo la decisione. (Tomorrow we will communicate the decision.)
Le savais-tu ?
The root 'communis' means 'common' or 'public,' highlighting the idea of making something known to others.
Niveau de difficulté
short and common verb form
straightforward spelling
easy pronunciation
clear sound
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Io comunico con la mia famiglia ogni giorno.
I communicate with my family every day.
Tu comunichi bene in italiano?
Do you communicate well in Italian?
Lui comunica le notizie importanti.
He communicates the important news.
Lei comunica con i suoi amici online.
She communicates with her friends online.
Noi comunichiamo i nostri pensieri.
We communicate our thoughts.
Voi comunicate le vostre idee?
Do you communicate your ideas?
Loro comunicano spesso al telefono.
They often communicate on the phone.
È importante comunicare chiaramente.
It is important to communicate clearly.
È fondamentale comunicare apertamente le proprie idee in una riunione di lavoro per raggiungere un consenso.
It's essential to openly communicate one's ideas in a work meeting to reach a consensus.
Per comunicare efficacemente con il pubblico, è necessario adattare il linguaggio e lo stile al contesto.
To communicate effectively with the public, it is necessary to adapt language and style to the context.
Dopo anni di silenzio, è difficile comunicare di nuovo con qualcuno con cui si sono persi i contatti.
After years of silence, it's difficult to communicate again with someone you've lost contact with.
Il direttore ha comunicato la sua decisione al team tramite una circolare interna.
The director communicated his decision to the team via an internal memo.
La tecnologia moderna ci permette di comunicare istantaneamente con persone in tutto il mondo.
Modern technology allows us to communicate instantly with people all over the world.
È importante comunicare le proprie aspettative in una relazione per evitare malintesi.
It's important to communicate your expectations in a relationship to avoid misunderstandings.
Il medico ha comunicato la diagnosi ai familiari con grande tatto e professionalità.
The doctor communicated the diagnosis to the family members with great tact and professionalism.
Per comunicare un messaggio potente, è spesso utile usare metafore o analogie.
To communicate a powerful message, it's often useful to use metaphors or analogies.
È fondamentale comunicare in modo efficace per evitare malintesi.
It is essential to communicate effectively to avoid misunderstandings.
Here, 'comunicare' is used in its infinitive form as the subject of the sentence, preceded by 'è fondamentale' (it is fundamental).
Ho provato a comunicare con lui, ma sembra che non mi ascolti.
I tried to communicate with him, but it seems he doesn't listen to me.
'Comunicare con' means 'to communicate with'. 'Ho provato a' is the passato prossimo of 'provare a' (to try to).
Dobbiamo comunicare le nostre decisioni al team entro la fine della giornata.
We need to communicate our decisions to the team by the end of the day.
'Comunicare le nostre decisioni' means 'to communicate our decisions'. 'Dobbiamo' is from 'dovere' (to have to).
La tecnologia ci permette di comunicare con persone in ogni parte del mondo.
Technology allows us to communicate with people all over the world.
'Comunicare con' is used here to indicate communication with individuals. 'Ci permette' means 'it allows us'.
È importante comunicare apertamente i propri sentimenti per una relazione sana.
It is important to communicate one's feelings openly for a healthy relationship.
'Comunicare apertamente' means 'to communicate openly'. 'I propri sentimenti' refers to 'one's own feelings'.
Non è sempre facile comunicare concetti complessi in modo semplice.
It's not always easy to communicate complex concepts simply.
'Comunicare concetti' means 'to communicate concepts'. 'In modo semplice' means 'simply' or 'in a simple way'.
Siamo stati in grado di comunicare con successo la nostra visione al consiglio di amministrazione.
We were able to successfully communicate our vision to the board of directors.
'Siamo stati in grado di' is the passato prossimo of 'essere in grado di' (to be able to). 'Comunicare la nostra visione' means 'to communicate our vision'.
Il linguaggio del corpo può comunicare molto, anche senza parole.
Body language can communicate a lot, even without words.
'Comunicare molto' means 'to communicate a lot'. 'Anche senza parole' means 'even without words'.
Astuces
Basic Use of Comunicare
The most straightforward use of comunicare is like the English 'to communicate.' You can simply say, 'Voglio comunicare con te' (I want to communicate with you).
Comunicare + a
When you want to specify to whom you are communicating, use the preposition a. For example, 'Devo comunicare la notizia a Maria' (I need to communicate the news to Maria).
Comunicare for Announcing
Comunicare can also mean 'to announce' or 'to inform.' 'La scuola ha comunicato la chiusura' (The school announced the closure).
Comunicare for Conveying
Think of it as 'to convey.' 'Il suo viso comunicava tristezza' (His face conveyed sadness).
Comunicarsi (Reflexive)
The reflexive form, comunicarsi, means 'to communicate with each other' or 'to interact.' 'Le cellule si comunicano' (The cells communicate with each other).
Not always 'to talk'
While related, comunicare is more formal than 'parlare' (to talk). You wouldn't typically use comunicare for casual conversation about the weather. Stick to 'parlare' for that.
Comunicare for Official Messages
It's often used in more official or structured contexts. Think about a company communicating a new policy, or a government communicating regulations.
Common Phrase: Comunicare con
A very common phrase is 'comunicare con qualcuno/qualcosa' (to communicate with someone/something). 'Ho bisogno di comunicare con il mio team' (I need to communicate with my team).
Passive Voice with Comunicare
You can use comunicare in the passive voice: 'La decisione è stata comunicata ieri' (The decision was communicated yesterday).
Synonyms to avoid confusion
For 'to talk,' use 'parlare.' For 'to tell,' use 'dire.' Comunicare is broader, encompassing the entire act of sharing information.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Think of 'comunicare' sounding a bit like 'commune' or 'community.' When you 'commune' with someone, you share and exchange ideas. Similarly, in a 'community,' people 'comunicare' to stay connected.
Association visuelle
Imagine two people trying to talk to each other across a wide chasm. They are struggling to 'comunicare' (communicate). Then, a bridge appears, allowing them to easily 'comunicare' and exchange information.
Word Web
Défi
Try to use 'comunicare' in a sentence at least three times today. For example, 'Devo comunicare con il mio amico per organizzare la cena' (I need to communicate with my friend to organize dinner).
Origine du mot
Latin
Sens originel : to share, to impart, to make common
Indo-EuropeanContexte culturel
In Italian culture, direct and clear communication is often valued. While Italians can be expressive, getting to the point when sharing information is appreciated. The act of 'comunicare' often implies a desire for understanding and connection.
Teste-toi 42 questions
Voglio ___ con i miei amici.
The sentence means 'I want to communicate with my friends.'
Lei non può ___ il suo messaggio.
The sentence means 'She cannot communicate her message.'
Dobbiamo ___ subito.
The sentence means 'We need to communicate immediately.'
Loro vogliono ___ con la famiglia.
The sentence means 'They want to communicate with the family.'
È importante ___ bene.
The sentence means 'It is important to communicate well.'
Non riesco a ___ con lui.
The sentence means 'I can't communicate with him.'
Write a short sentence telling someone you want to communicate with them.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Voglio comunicare con te. (I want to communicate with you.)
Imagine you are meeting a new friend. Write a simple sentence saying you like to communicate.
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Sample answer
Mi piace comunicare. (I like to communicate.)
You want to communicate a message. Write a very basic sentence using 'comunicare'.
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Sample answer
Devo comunicare un messaggio. (I need to communicate a message.)
What does Marco like to do?
Read this passage:
Ciao! Io sono Marco. Mi piace comunicare con i miei amici. Noi parliamo spesso.
What does Marco like to do?
The passage says 'Mi piace comunicare con i miei amici' which means 'I like to communicate with my friends.'
The passage says 'Mi piace comunicare con i miei amici' which means 'I like to communicate with my friends.'
How do Anna and Luca want to communicate?
Read this passage:
Anna e Luca vogliono comunicare. Loro usano il telefono.
How do Anna and Luca want to communicate?
The passage states 'Loro usano il telefono' which translates to 'They use the phone.'
The passage states 'Loro usano il telefono' which translates to 'They use the phone.'
Who wants to communicate with the children?
Read this passage:
La maestra vuole comunicare con i bambini. Lei parla piano.
Who wants to communicate with the children?
'La maestra' means 'the teacher' in Italian.
'La maestra' means 'the teacher' in Italian.
This sentence means 'We must communicate the new project.'
This sentence means 'She communicates with her mother.'
This sentence means 'They want to communicate via email.'
Dobbiamo _______ subito la notizia a Marco.
'Comunicare' is the best fit here because it implies sharing information formally or importantly.
È importante _______ chiaramente le proprie idee.
To 'comunicare' ideas means to express them effectively so others understand.
Il direttore ha deciso di _______ i risultati del progetto.
When a director 'comunica' results, they are officially sharing the information.
Non è facile _______ con lui, non ascolta mai.
Here, 'comunicare' refers to the act of exchanging information or having a conversation with someone.
La scuola deve _______ le date degli esami ai genitori.
Schools 'comunicare' important information like exam dates to parents.
L'azienda ha usato un nuovo canale per _______ le sue offerte.
Companies 'comunicare' (advertise/share) their offers to potential customers.
Choose the best translation for 'to communicate':
'Comunicare' directly translates to 'to communicate' in the sense of sharing information.
Quale frase usa correttamente il verbo 'comunicare'?
'Comunicare' is used with information, messages, or ideas, not objects or abstract concepts like 'weather'.
In quale contesto useresti 'comunicare'?
'Comunicare' is about exchanging information, thoughts, or feelings, which happens during a conversation.
Il verbo 'comunicare' significa 'to eat'.
'Comunicare' means 'to communicate' or 'to share information', not 'to eat'.
Possiamo 'comunicare' tramite e-mail.
Email is a common method for exchanging information, so you can 'comunicare' through email.
Non è importante comunicare in un rapporto.
Effective communication is generally considered very important in any relationship.
Listen for how to communicate effectively.
Listen for when they communicated the news.
Listen for who you need to communicate with.
Read this aloud:
Come comunichi con la tua famiglia?
Focus: ko-moo-NEE-kee
Tu as dit :
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Prova a comunicare il tuo messaggio.
Focus: mes-SAH-jo
Tu as dit :
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Read this aloud:
È importante comunicare le tue esigenze.
Focus: e-zee-JEN-tse
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Il ministro ha scelto di non ___ apertamente le sue intenzioni, lasciando tutti nel dubbio.
The context implies the minister chose not to share or exchange his intentions openly. 'Comunicare' fits this meaning.
Per quanto si sforzasse, la sua arte non riusciva a ___ l'angoscia che sentiva.
The sentence suggests her art couldn't convey or share the anguish. 'Comunicare' works well here.
La complessità della teoria rende difficile ___ il suo valore al grande pubblico.
The challenge is to convey or share the theory's value. 'Comunicare' is the most suitable verb.
Nonostante la distanza, riuscivano a ___ le loro emozioni attraverso lunghe lettere.
They were able to share or convey their emotions despite the distance. 'Comunicare' is the correct choice.
È essenziale ___ in modo efficace per evitare malintesi sul posto di lavoro.
The necessity is to share information effectively to prevent misunderstandings. 'Comunicare' fits this context.
La tecnologia moderna ci permette di ___ istantaneamente con persone dall'altra parte del mondo.
Modern technology enables us to share or exchange information instantly across distances. 'Comunicare' is appropriate.
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Basic Use of Comunicare
The most straightforward use of comunicare is like the English 'to communicate.' You can simply say, 'Voglio comunicare con te' (I want to communicate with you).
Comunicare + a
When you want to specify to whom you are communicating, use the preposition a. For example, 'Devo comunicare la notizia a Maria' (I need to communicate the news to Maria).
Comunicare for Announcing
Comunicare can also mean 'to announce' or 'to inform.' 'La scuola ha comunicato la chiusura' (The school announced the closure).
Comunicare for Conveying
Think of it as 'to convey.' 'Il suo viso comunicava tristezza' (His face conveyed sadness).
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