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almeno

at least

adverb ahl-MEH-noh Common

Usage Note

Almeno sets a minimum quantity or condition: almeno dieci minuti = at least ten minutes. It can also introduce a wish in a subjunctive construction: almeno venisse! = 'if only he'd come!' This use softens a regret or desire and is very common in spoken Italian. It is never split across two words.

Examples

"Aspetta almeno cinque minuti."

Natural Translation

Wait at least five minutes.

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