A1 — Beginnerconjunction
oppure
or, or else, otherwise
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
oaltrimentio ancheovveroossia
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
eanchepureinoltrenonché
Usage note
'Oppure' is a strengthened 'o'. 'Ovvero' = or rather (clarification). 'Ossia' = that is to say. 'Altrimenti' = otherwise (with implied consequence).
Example
"Vuoi il tè oppure il caffè?"
"Do you want tea or coffee?"
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