Many dictionaries include figurative expressions in parentheses, showing the literal meaning versus the actual usage (e.g., Serbian idioms translated into their Italian cultural equivalents). 3. Digital Tools and Apps

Italian nouns are masculine or feminine. Quality dictionaries include the corresponding article (e.g., il or la ) and mark gender to help you choose the correct form.

Some "smart" dictionaries provide notes on prepositional constructions, which are vital for correctly linking verbs and nouns in Italian.