A2 — Elementarycongiunzione/avverbio
altrimenti
otherwise, or else, in a different way
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
oppurese noin caso contrarioin alternativao anche
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
quindiperciòdi conseguenzapertantoallora
Usage note
'Altrimenti' introduces a negative consequence. 'Se no' is colloquial equivalent. 'In caso contrario' is formal. Often used in warnings and conditions.
Example
"Studia di più, altrimenti non passerai l'esame."
"Study more, otherwise you won't pass the exam."
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