A2 — Elementaryconjunction
siccome
since, as, because (causal)
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
poichédato chevisto chegiacchéin quanto
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
sebbenebenchénonostantemalgradoquantunque
Usage note
'Siccome' always introduces the causal clause FIRST (unlike 'perché'). It uses the indicative. It's the most natural colloquial equivalent of 'poiché'.
Example
"Siccome era in ritardo, ha preso un taxi."
"Since she was late, she took a taxi."
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