To form an adverb in Italian, you typically add the suffix -mente to an adjective (similar to "-ly" in English). For adjectives ending in -le and -re, you must drop the final -e before adding the suffix.
| Adjective | Stem | Adverb |
|---|---|---|
| normale (normal) | normal- | normalmente (normally) |
| speciale (special) | special- | specialmente (especially) |
| incredibile (incredible) | incredibil- | incredibilmente (incredibly) |
| Normally, we work well together. | Normalmente, lavoriamo bene insieme. |
| The actor performed well, especially at the theater. | L'attore ha recitato bene, specialmente a teatro. |
| Naturally, I learn easily. | Naturalmente, imparo facilmente. |
Amplifying and Evaluating
You can use adverbs like incredibilmente (incredibly) and terribilmente (terribly) to evaluate a performance or to amplify another description.
| The new colleague works incredibly well. | Il nuovo collega lavora incredibilmente bene. |
| I am not going, as I am terribly tired. | Non vado, che sono terribilmente stanco. |
Framing Your Perspective
These adverbs are also highly useful at the beginning of a statement for framing your perspective, setting expectations, or stating an official stance.
| Of course, the candidate presented the project well. | Naturalmente, il candidato ha presentato bene il progetto. |
| Personally, I consider the candidate suitable. | Personalmente, ritengo il candidato adatto. |
| The project officially begins tomorrow. | Il progetto inizia ufficialmente domani. |
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