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oppure

or

conjunction ohp-POO-reh Common
Grammar & Structure Conjunctions

Origin: from o ('or') plus pure

Also means

or else

Usage Note

Oppure is a stronger, clearer 'or' than the bare o, used to lay out distinct alternatives: vieni oggi oppure domani?. It can also mean 'or else'. Use it when you want the choice to sound emphatic.

Examples

"Vuoi tè oppure caffè?"

Natural Translation

Do you want tea or coffee?

Literal Translation

You-want tea or coffee?

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