Learn the Italian verb "piacere" to express likes and dislikes. This lesson teaches you when to use "piace" for singular and "piacciono" for plural nouns, including positive and negative expressions. Understand that "piacere" agrees with what is liked, not the person, which differs from English. Essential phrases like "Mi piace..." and "Non mi piace..." are covered to help you communicate preferences clearly in everyday conversation.
- We use “piace” with a singular noun, and “piacciono” with plural nouns.
Espressione (Expression) | Verbo (Verb) | Esempio (Example) |
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Positiva (Positive) | Piacere | Mi piace il colore rosso. (I like the colour red.) |
Ti piace il tè verde. (You like green tea.) | ||
Mi piacciono i capelli biondi. (I like blonde hair.) | ||
Negativa (Negative) | Non piacere | Non mi piace il vestito giallo. (I don't like the yellow dress.) |
Non ti piace il colore blu. (You don't like the colour blue.) | ||
Non mi piacciono i pantaloni marroni. (I don't like brown trousers.) |
Exceptions!
- The verb “piacere” changes according to the noun (singular or plural), not the person.
Exercise 1: Uso di “piacere”
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
piace, piacciono
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Mi ___ il vestito rosso.
(I ___ the red dress.)2. Ti ___ le scarpe verdi?
(Do you ___ the green shoes?)3. Non mi ___ il colore blu.
(I don't ___ the blue color.)4. Mi ___ i pantaloni neri.
(I ___ the black pants.)5. Ti ___ il cappello marrone?
(Do you ___ the brown hat?)6. Non ti ___ gli occhiali gialli.
(You don't ___ the yellow glasses.)