Past Absolute Tense in Italian: Passato Remoto

The video tutorial explains the Italian tense Pasato Remoto, comparing it with Pasato Prossimo. It highlights the narrative use of Pasato Remoto for actions completed in the past, distinct from the imperfect tense. The tutorial discusses its limited use in spoken Italian, except in southern dialects, but emphasizes its importance in written language. Examples illustrate when to use Pasato Remoto versus Pasato Prossimo. The video also covers conjugation rules, including irregular verbs, and concludes with recommendations for learners to understand and recognize this tense in literature.

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