Relocating
Trasferirsi
- Manage vocabulary about relocating for work or study.
Explore Italian vocabulary for relocating, including essential words like "trasferirsi" (to move), "affittare" (to rent), and "contratto" (contract), enhancing your ability to discuss moving and settling in a new home.
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Relocating: Vocabulary and Expressions in Italian
This lesson focuses on essential vocabulary and everyday expressions useful when discussing moving or relocating in Italian, at an intermediate (B1) level. You'll learn key terms related to homes, neighborhoods, and the moving process, helping you navigate conversations about changing residence both practically and naturally.
Key Vocabulary
- Trasferirsi – to move (residence)
- Appartamento – apartment
- Casa – house
- Quartiere – neighborhood
- Affitto – rent
- Contratto di affitto – rental contract
- Trasloco – move, moving process
- Imballare – to pack (boxes)
- Spedire – to ship, send
- Vicino a – close to, near
- Comodità – convenience, amenities
- Portare i mobili – to bring the furniture
Useful Phrases
- Mi trasferisco a Roma il mese prossimo. – I am moving to Rome next month.
- Sto cercando un appartamento in affitto vicino al centro. – I am looking for a rental apartment near the center.
- Il trasloco sarà il 10 giugno. – The move will be on June 10th.
- Devo imballare tutte le mie cose. – I have to pack all my things.
- Il quartiere ha molte comodità e negozi. – The neighborhood has many conveniences and shops.
Differences Between English and Italian Relocating Vocabulary
In Italian, trasferirsi specifically means "to move residence," whereas English uses simply "to move." The noun trasloco refers to both the event of moving and the physical transfer itself, something English often describes with "the move" or "moving."
Unlike English, Italian uses specific terms like contratto di affitto (rental contract) instead of just "lease," and spatial prepositions such as vicino a neatly convey "close to" which in English is often adjectival. Also, packing is commonly expressed as imballare, which comes from the noun imballaggio (packaging), underscoring the act of preparing for shipment.
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