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Perifrasi Verbali — Verbal Periphrases·Passive Periphrases: venire + pp vs essere + pp
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Rule reminder

In passive constructions: 'venire + pp' describes the ACTION (process), 'essere + pp' can describe BOTH action and resulting STATE. 'Venire' is preferred when emphasizing that something is actively done (especially habitual/repeated). 'Essere + pp' often describes the resulting condition. Example: 'La porta viene chiusa alle 8' (action, habit) vs 'La porta è chiusa' (state — it is currently closed).

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