volere

to want

Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation

/voˈle.re/

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Cultural Note

Volere is a modal verb and using 'vorrei' (conditional) instead of 'voglio' is considered much more polite in Italian, similar to 'I would like' vs. 'I want' in English. The expression 'volerci' means 'to take/require' time or effort.

📝 Example Sentences

Voglio un caffè, per favore.

I want a coffee, please.

Vuoi venire con noi?

Do you want to come with us?

Ci vuole pazienza.

It takes patience.

#essential #irregular-verb #modal

Related Words

desiderare

to desire; to wish for

Verb

dovere

to have to, must

Verb

potere

to be able to, can

Verb

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