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Usages of altrimenti
Compra subito il tuo biglietto, altrimenti non possiamo salire sull’autobus.
Buy your ticket right away, otherwise we can’t get on the bus.
Camminiamo con attenzione, altrimenti possiamo scivolare.
We walk carefully, otherwise we can slip.
Preferirei uscire adesso, altrimenti rischio di arrivare tardi all’appuntamento.
I would prefer to go out now, otherwise I risk arriving late to the appointment.
Svuota la pattumiera ogni sera, altrimenti la casa avrà un cattivo odore.
Empty the trash can every evening, otherwise the house will have a bad smell.
Non mangiare troppe frittelle prima di cena, altrimenti non avrai più fame.
Don’t eat too many fritters before dinner, otherwise you won’t be hungry anymore.
Ricaricare il cellulare prima di uscire è importante, altrimenti rischio di restare senza batteria.
Recharging my cell phone before going out is important, otherwise I risk being left without a battery.
Chiudi bene il coperchio della pentola, altrimenti l’acqua esce.
Close the pot’s lid tightly, otherwise the water will spill.
Non versarne troppo, altrimenti il tavolo si bagna.
Don’t pour too much of it, otherwise the table gets wet.
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