B1 — Intermediateconjunction
qualora
if, in case, should (formal)
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
senel caso in cuinell'eventualità chein caso diove
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
sicuramentecertamentedi certosenza dubbioinevitabilmente
Usage note
'Qualora' is formal and takes the subjunctive. Common in official correspondence. 'Nel caso in cui' is the colloquial equivalent. 'Ove' is legal/bureaucratic.
Example
"Qualora avessi domande, non esitare a contattarmi."
"Should you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me."
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