Passato Remoto — Literary Usage and Formal Writing — Passato Remoto (Simple Past) (B1)

Passato Remoto (Simple Past)·Passato Remoto — Literary Usage and Formal Writing

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Rule reminder

In formal writing, literary texts, and journalism, passato remoto is strongly preferred over passato prossimo for all completed past events, even recent ones. This is especially true in central and southern Italy.

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In a newspaper article: 'Il Presidente della Repubblica ___ ieri il ministro dell'interno.'