A2 — Elementaryavverbio/locuzione
per lo meno
at least, at the very least
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
almenoquanto menoa dir pocominimonon meno di
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
al massimotutt'al piùnon più dial piùmassimamente
Usage note
'Per lo meno' and 'almeno' are interchangeable. 'Quanto meno' is slightly formal. Used to set a minimum standard or express mild reproach.
Example
"Per lo meno potresti scusarti!"
"You could at least apologize!"
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