ovviamente
obviously, of course
adverb ov-vyah-MEN-teh Less Common
Origin: From ovvio ('obvious') + -mente, the standard Italian adverb suffix.
Usage Note
Ovviamente is one of the most common discourse markers in spoken Italian, equivalent to 'obviously' or 'of course'. It can stand alone as a one-word response, or introduce a clause. Learners should note it does not carry sarcasm by default — tone of voice determines that, as in English.
Examples
"Ovviamente ho accettato l'offerta."
Natural Translation
Obviously I accepted the offer.
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