A1 — Beginneradverb
sempre
always, ever
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
continuamentecostantementein ogni momentoperennementedi continuo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
mairaramentequalche voltaa voltetalvolta
Usage note
'Sempre' is one of the most frequent Italian adverbs. 'Costantemente' is more formal. In questions, 'sempre' can mean 'still': Sei sempre qui? = Are you still here?
Example
"Lei arriva sempre in orario al lavoro."
"She always arrives on time at work."
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