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davvero

really

adverb dahv-VEH-roh Less Common

Origin: from 'da' + 'vero', truly

Also means

truly

Usage Note

Davvero intensifies or asks for confirmation, like 'really'. On its own Davvero? means 'Is that so?', and dico davvero means 'I mean it'. It is interchangeable with veramente but a touch more conversational.

Examples

"Sono davvero stanco oggi."

Natural Translation

I am really tired today.

Literal Translation

I-am really tired today.

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