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soprattutto

above all, especially

adverb soh-praht-TOOT-toh Common
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Usage Note

Soprattutto is a compound of sopra (above) + tutto (everything) and is one of the most common Italian adverbs. It typically opens or closes a clause for emphasis: soprattutto d'estate (especially in summer). It is written as one word — learners sometimes split it, which is incorrect in standard Italian.

Examples

"Mi piace l'Italia, soprattutto la cucina."

Natural Translation

I love Italy, especially the food.

Literal Translation

To-me pleases Italy, above-all the cuisine.

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