When is the English 'in' the Italian 'in' and when is it the Italian 'a'?

Answer 1

When dealing with being in or at certain places in the Italian language, "in" and "a" are very similar. The difference between the two as far as places go is that you use "in" when talking about states, regions, or countries. In other words, "in" is used with bigger places. On the contrary, you use "a" when dealing with smaller places such as cities and places around your neighborhood like libraries, cafes, etc.