How to use “con”: Italian grammar lesson 72

Discover how to use “con” in Italian grammar with this comprehensive guide. From indicating companionship to the association, this versatile preposition can significantly impact the structure and meaning of a sentence. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced learner, this article provides a step-by-step lesson to master the various applications of “con” and enhance your Italian language skills.

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Summary

In this article, you will explore the many applications of the preposition "con" in Italian grammar. You'll discover how to use "con" as a means of company and connection, indicating associations and companionship.

Additionally, the article delves into its usage as a way to express means and mode, showing how "con" can indicate the tools or resources used to accomplish something. The article also covers the application of "con" to indicate reason/cause and how it can be used to explain the circumstances behind an event.

Finally, the article shows how "con" can be used to express time, either indicating the duration of an action or the time when something occurs. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, this comprehensive lesson will help you master the various uses of "con" and enhance your Italian language skills.

CON in Italian

The Italian word con is extremely common, and I am sure you have heard it countless times if you’re studying Italian or even if you just hang out with Italian people!

Ieri sera sono andata a cena con Mariangela.

Last night I went out for dinner with Mariangela.

Con che macchina siete andati?

What car did you go with?

Con is a preposition, which means it is used to clarify the relationship between different parts of a sentence.

If you want to know how to say “with” in Italian, here you are!

Con can often be translated as “with,” and in this lesson, we will learn how to use it correctly in different contexts.

CON as company and connection

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The Italian preposition con can be used with different functions. One of the main ones is to talk about the company (being with someone) or connection/relationship (having something to do with someone).

In this case, the preposition is usually translated as “with”.

Siamo andati al cinema con Gianluca.

We went to the cinema with Gianluca.

Ho un appuntamento con l’avvocato.

I have an appointment with the lawyer.

Luigi si è sposato con una ragazza Colombiana.

Luigi got married to a Colombian girl.

CON as means and mode

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Another way you can use con is to talk about the means by which you do something or how you do it.

Have a look at the examples below!

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Means:

Ho fatto un succo di more con il frullatore.

I made blackberry juice with the blender.

L’abbiamo tagliato con il coltello.

We cut it with a knife.

Mode:

Ha lavorato con impegno.

He worked with committment.

L’ho fatto con piacere.

I did it with pleasure.

CON as reason/cause and with time

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Sometimes, the preposition con can be used to describe the reason why something is happening or its cause.

Let’s see some examples of this:

Con questa pioggia sarà impossibile arrivare.

With this rain it will be impossible to get there.

Con il suo aiuto siamo riusciti a finire il progetto in tempo.

With his help, we managed to finish the project on time.

Con can also be used to express time, such as:

Con la primavera sono arrivate le rondini.

The swallows arrived with the spring.

Con i primi freddi le strade si sono congelate.

With the first cold, the streets froze.

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FAQs on How to use “con”: Italian grammar lesson 72

What does con mean in Italy?

The Italian preposition "con" serves various purposes. It is most commonly used to refer to being in someone's company or establishing a connection or relationship with them. Additionally, "con" can also be used to express the method by which something is done.

What is the difference between con and col in Italian?

The Italian language includes two prepositions that indicate "with": "con" and "col." "Con" is a simple preposition, while "col" is an articulated preposition that is written in a contracted form. It is formed by combining the simple preposition "con" with the article "il." Therefore, "col" means "with the" in a more specific sense.

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