alquanto

rather

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Origin: Latin aliquantum (a certain amount)

Also means

somewhat

Usage Note

Alquanto is a slightly formal adverb equivalent to 'rather' or 'quite' (è alquanto strano — it's rather strange). It can also function as an adjective/determiner meaning 'a fair amount of' (alquanto tempo — quite some time), though this use is now literary. Prefer abbastanza or piuttosto in everyday speech; alquanto gives a more elevated register.

Examples

"La situazione è alquanto complicata."

Natural Translation

The situation is rather complicated.

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