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mero

mere

adjective MEH-roh Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Degree

Origin: From Latin merus (pure, undiluted).

Also means

sheer

Usage Note

Mero is a formal, literary adjective meaning 'nothing more than' (è una mera formalità = it is a mere formality). It almost always precedes the noun. In everyday speech Italians prefer semplice or solo, so mero marks a formal or legal register. Feminine: mera; plural: meri/mere.

Examples

"È una mera questione di tempo."

Natural Translation

It is a mere matter of time.

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