B1 — Intermediateconjunction
purché
as long as, provided that, on condition that
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
a condizione chea patto chesempre chesemprechéqualora
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
a meno chesalvo cheeccetto chetranne chese non
Usage note
'Purché' always takes the subjunctive. 'A condizione che' and 'a patto che' are formal equivalents. 'Sempre che' is slightly less emphatic. All are conditional.
Example
"Ti aiuto, purché tu mi aiuti a tua volta."
"I'll help you, as long as you help me in turn."
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