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letteralmente

literally

adverb let-teh-ral-MEN-teh Rare

Origin: From Latin litteralis (of letters) + -mente.

Usage Note

Letteralmente is used both in its strict sense ('word for word') and, increasingly in informal Italian, as an intensifier — much as in English. Purists object to the hyperbolic use. It is invariable in form.

Examples

"Ha tradotto il testo letteralmente."

Natural Translation

He translated the text literally.

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