Per esempio
Example: Mi piace la frutta, per esempio le mele e le banane.
Definition
"Per esempio" is an adverbial phrase used to introduce one or more examples that clarify or support a preceding statement, similar to saying 'for example' in English. It helps illustrate or specify the point being made, as in 'I like fruit, per esempio apples and bananas.'
Etymology
The phrase "per esempio" comes from Italian, where 'per' means 'for' and 'esempio' means 'example.' Its roots trace back to Latin, with 'exemplum' meaning 'sample' or 'model.' Did you know that Italians often use "per esempio" to smoothly introduce clarifications or instances in conversation?
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