ugualmente

equally, likewise

adverb oo-gwahl-MEN-teh Rare

Also means

all the same, nevertheless

Usage Note

Ugualmente has two main uses: straightforward equality (tutti sono trattati ugualmente — everyone is treated equally) and a concessive sense meaning 'all the same, anyway' (grazie ugualmente — thanks all the same). The concessive sense is very common in everyday speech and should not be missed.

Examples

"Tutti devono essere trattati ugualmente davanti alla legge."

Natural Translation

Everyone must be treated equally before the law.

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