apertamente

openly

adverb ah-per-tah-MEN-teh Rare

Also means

frankly

Usage Note

Apertamente derives from aperto ('open') and means in an open, undisguised manner. It often collocates with verbs of speech or opposition: parlare apertamente ('to speak openly'), opporsi apertamente ('to openly oppose'). It is a neutral, slightly formal register adverb.

Examples

"Ha parlato apertamente dei suoi problemi."

Natural Translation

He spoke openly about his problems.

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