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talora

sometimes

adverb tah-LOH-rah Rare
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Origin: From Latin tali hora, 'at such an hour'.

Also means

at times

Usage Note

Talora is a somewhat literary synonym for a volte or talvolta (sometimes). It is more common in written Italian than in everyday conversation, where a volte is preferred. Like all adverbs it is invariable.

Examples

"Talora il silenzio è la risposta migliore."

Natural Translation

Sometimes silence is the best answer.

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