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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