A1 — Beginneravverbio/locuzione
ogni tanto
every now and then, occasionally
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
a voltedi tanto in tantoqualche voltatalvoltasaltuariamente
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
semprecontinuamenteregolarmentecostantementesistematicamente
Usage note
'Ogni tanto' is very common in spoken Italian. 'Di tanto in tanto' is slightly more formal. Both imply low but regular frequency. 'Saltuariamente' is written.
Example
"Ogni tanto mi piace fare una passeggiata in montagna."
"Every now and then I like to take a walk in the mountains."
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