[{"role": "user", "content": "I'm trying to learn some phrases in Italian, but I want to make sure I understand the nuances correctly. I came across the sentence 'I hope you die' and I want to use it in a context where I'm reading about a character expressing strong anger. Can you help me translate it into Italian while also providing some context on when it's appropriate to use it?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "The translation of 'I hope you die' in Italian is indeed 'Spero che tu muoia' in informal contexts or 'Spero che lei muoia' in formal contexts. However, when addressing a group of people, the correct translation would be 'Spero che voi moriate.' It's essential to note that this phrase is considered very strong and is not typically used in everyday conversations, even when expressing anger. In Italian culture, it's often reserved for very intense or dramatic situations."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Why is there a difference between the formal and informal version? And how do I know when to use which?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "In Italian, the formal version 'Spero che lei muoia' is used when addressing someone you don't know well, someone who is older than you, or someone you want to show respect to. On the other hand, the informal version 'Spero che tu muoia' is used with friends, family, or people you have a close relationship with. If you're unsure which one to use, it's always better to err on the side of caution and use the formal version."}]