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pertanto

therefore

adverb pehr-TAHN-toh Less Common

Origin: from 'per' plus 'tanto', for so much

Usage Note

Pertanto is a formal connective meaning 'therefore', common in written and bureaucratic Italian. It is more elevated than the everyday quindi or perciò. Use it to draw a conclusion from what precedes.

Examples

"Non c'erano prove, pertanto fu assolto."

Natural Translation

There was no evidence, therefore he was acquitted.

Literal Translation

Not there-were proofs, therefore was acquitted.

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