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ciò

that

pronoun CHOH Common

Also means

this

Usage Note

Ciò is an invariable neuter pronoun for 'that/this thing/it', referring to a whole idea rather than a noun. It anchors the fixed connectors ciò che ('that which / what') and ciò nonostante ('nevertheless').

Examples

"Ciò non mi sorprende affatto."

Natural Translation

That doesn't surprise me at all.

Literal Translation

That not me surprises at-all.

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