tuttavia

however

adverb toot-tah-VEE-ah Common

Origin: From tutto (all) + via (way): 'all the same way'

Also means

nevertheless

Usage Note

Tuttavia is a concessive connective used mainly in written and formal spoken Italian to introduce a contrast or concession, similar to 'however' or 'nonetheless'. It typically opens a clause or follows a comma mid-sentence. In informal speech, però or ma are preferred.

Examples

"È tardi; tuttavia, possiamo ancora provare."

Natural Translation

It is late; however, we can still try.

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