Usages of ossia
Dovete mettere la maschera, ossia quella per l'ossigeno.
You must put on the mask, that is to say the oxygen one.
Il personale, ossia l'equipaggio, prepara l'atterraggio.
The personnel, that is to say the crew, is preparing the landing.
Il personale, ossia gli assistenti, controlla l'ossigeno.
The personnel, that is to say the assistants, check the oxygen.
L'altitudine diminuisce, ossia l'aereo scende.
The altitude decreases, that is, the airplane descends.
Lei è irraggiungibile, ossia non posso sfiorarla, ma chiunque ci penserebbe.
She is unreachable, that is I cannot brush against her, but anyone would think about it.
Sento Marco suonare l'assolo, ossia il momento più difficile.
I hear Marco playing the solo, that is, the most difficult moment.
Il rituale è pronto, ossia possiamo evocare l'anima dall'aldilà.
The ritual is ready, that is, we can summon the soul from the beyond.
È inutile provare rancore, ossia è meglio perdonare.
It is useless to hold a grudge; in other words, it's better to forgive.
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