Learn Italian: Non rinfacciarmi i miei vecchi sbagli!

In Italian, the negative imperative for tu is formed using non + the infinitive of the verb. When you add a pronoun like mi, it attaches to the end of the infinitive, dropping the final -e (rinfacciare + mi = rinfacciarmi). You can also put the pronoun before the verb: Non mi rinfacciare! Both are perfectly natural.

What is the literal breakdown of the verb rinfacciare?

It literally translates to "to throw back in someone's face." It is built from ri- (again/back) + in + faccia (face) + -are (verb ending). It is the perfect verb for when someone reproaches you or brings up your past mistakes during an argument.

Why does the adjective vecchi come before the noun sbagli?

Placing vecchi before the noun makes it more subjective and emotional. Instead of describing mistakes that are physically old, it emphasizes the concept of "past" or "former" mistakes, adding a nuance of frustration about bringing up those same old errors.

This lesson is about avercela (to be mad at someone). How would I use it here to say "Don't be mad at me for my old mistakes"?