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a volte
sometimes, at times
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
talvoltaqualche voltaogni tantodi tanto in tantoin certi momenti
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
sempremaicontinuamentecostantementesenza eccezione
Usage note
'A volte', 'qualche volta', 'talvolta', and 'ogni tanto' are near-synonyms. 'Talvolta' is slightly literary. 'Di tanto in tanto' = every now and then.
Example
"A volte ho nostalgia del mio paese."
"Sometimes I feel nostalgic for my hometown."
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