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Perifrasi Verbali — Verbal Periphrases·All Periphrases: Full Nuance Discrimination
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Rule reminder

Full review — all periphrases: cominciare a / iniziare a (neutral start); mettersi a (sudden/energetic start); continuare a (keep doing); stare + ger (right now); andare + ger (gradual progress); smettere di (stop); finire di (complete); stare per (about to); essere sul punto di (on the verge — emphatic); solere / essere solito/a (habitual — formal); venire + pp (passive action); andare + pp (obligation). Choose based on aspect, register, and context.

All Periphrases: Full Nuance Discrimination1 / 10

'___ uscire — preparati in fretta.' (I'm about to leave — ordinary imminence) Best?