Skip to content

altrettanto

likewise

adverb ahl-treht-TAHN-toh Less Common

Origin: from altro plus tanto

Also means

just as much

Usage Note

Altrettanto is the polite reply when someone wishes you well: 'the same to you', as after buon appetito!. It also means 'just as much', as in *lavora altrettanto duramente'.

Examples

"Buona giornata! Grazie, altrettanto."

Natural Translation

Have a good day! Thanks, you too.

Literal Translation

Good day! Thanks, likewise.

Explore Italian by topic