A2 Expression Informal

fare il tifo per

to root for

Significado

To support someone or a team.

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Contexto cultural

The 'Nazionale' (National Team) is the only thing that unites all 'tifosi', regardless of their local club loyalties. In Naples, 'fare il tifo' for the local team (SSC Napoli) is deeply tied to city identity and social pride, often seen as a form of resistance against the richer Northern clubs. Young Italians often use 'fare il tifo' on Instagram to support their favorite influencers or 'trap' artists. Programs like 'Amici' or 'X-Factor' rely on the 'tifo' of the audience to drive voting and engagement.

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Use it for exams!

It's the most natural way to support a student friend.

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Don't forget 'il'

Saying 'faccio tifo' sounds like 'I make typhus'. Always include 'il'.

Significado

To support someone or a team.

💡

Use it for exams!

It's the most natural way to support a student friend.

⚠️

Don't forget 'il'

Saying 'faccio tifo' sounds like 'I make typhus'. Always include 'il'.

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The 'Tifoso' identity

If you want to sound like a local, say 'Sono un tifoso sfegatato' (I'm a die-hard fan).

Teste-se

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'fare'.

Io ______ il tifo per la Ferrari.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: faccio

The subject is 'Io', so the correct conjugation of 'fare' is 'faccio'.

Choose the correct preposition.

Noi facciamo il tifo ____ te!

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: per

The expression 'fare il tifo' always takes the preposition 'per'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Domani ho un esame importante. B: Davvero? Allora ________________!

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: faccio il tifo per te

This is the standard way to encourage a friend.

Match the Italian phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: all

These are all related terms for supporting a team.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

4 exercicios
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'fare'. Fill Blank A1

Io ______ il tifo per la Ferrari.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: faccio

The subject is 'Io', so the correct conjugation of 'fare' is 'faccio'.

Choose the correct preposition. Choose A2

Noi facciamo il tifo ____ te!

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: per

The expression 'fare il tifo' always takes the preposition 'per'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Domani ho un esame importante. B: Davvero? Allora ________________!

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: faccio il tifo per te

This is the standard way to encourage a friend.

Match the Italian phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: all

These are all related terms for supporting a team.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Perguntas frequentes

3 perguntas

Yes! It's very common for exams, jobs, and personal goals.

Yes, 'tifare per' is a more direct verb form of the same expression.

No, it's neutral to informal. Use 'sostenere' in formal writing.

Frases relacionadas

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tifare

synonym

To root for

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sostenere

similar

To support

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in bocca al lupo

builds on

Good luck

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essere un fan

similar

To be a fan

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