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originariamente

originally

adverb oh-ree-jee-nah-ryah-MEN-teh Rare

Usage Note

Originariamente is a long but common adverb meaning 'originally' or 'at first'. It is preferred over in origine in formal written Italian and often marks a contrast with how something later evolved.

Examples

"L'edificio era originariamente una chiesa."

Natural Translation

The building was originally a church.

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