A1 — Beginneradverb
purtroppo
unfortunately, sadly
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
sfortunatamenteahimèdisgraziatamentemalauguratamenteper sfortuna
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
fortunatamenteper fortunafelicementeper buona sortegrazie al cielo
Usage note
'Purtroppo' is one of the most common negative-emotion adverbs. It typically opens the sentence. 'Sfortunatamente' is more formal. 'Ahimè' is literary/exclamatory.
Example
"Purtroppo non posso venire alla festa."
"Unfortunately, I can't come to the party."
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