Rule reminder

Italian has distinct levels of register: colloquiale (casual speech), standard (neutral), formale (professional/written), and burocratico (administrative/legal). In formal writing, everyday words are replaced by Latinate or elevated equivalents: 'adesso' → 'attualmente', 'chiedere' → 'richiedere', 'mandare' → 'trasmettere', 'dire' → 'comunicare'. Mastering these substitutions is essential for business correspondence, academic writing, and official documents.