25 most used Italian verbs

Italians is a great language to learn. It is however also the language that knows many exceptions to the rules.
Anyone up for the task to master this language can start with the 25 most used verbs in the present tense. The backbone to use in any conversation in Italian.

It gives you a great visual overview and reminder of these essentials. Find below a list of all the verbs that are included in this digital download.

List of most used Italian verbs

Find a list of the most essential Italian verbs underneath:

  • Essere – to be
  • Prendere – to take
  • Fare – to do / make
  • Avere – to have / get
  • Andara – to go
  • Capire – to understand
  • Dire – to say
  • Vivere – to live
  • Portare – to bring / wear
  • Bere – to drink
  • Dovere – to must
  • Toccare – to touch
  • Volere – to want
  • Comprare – to buy
  • Mettere – to put
  • Potere – to can / be able
  • Vedere – to see
  • Imparare – to learn
  • Trovare – to find
  • Parlare – to speak
  • Sapere – to know
  • Dare – to give
  • Lavorare – to work
  • Mangiare – to eat
  • Venire – to come

Interested in learning how to conjugate like a pro in Italian? Check out the Italian conjugation blueprint.

Italian essence

Italian conjugation chart

Italian conjugation chart

Italian present tense chart

Italian present tense

Italian past tense chart

Italian past tense

Italian imperfect tense chart

Italian imperfect tense