Naturalmente
Example: Naturalmente, capisco le tue preoccupazioni riguardo al progetto.
Definition
"Naturalmente" is an adverb used to indicate that something happens in a natural or obvious way, often meaning 'of course' or 'naturally'. It expresses that a statement or action is expected, logical, or in accordance with nature or common sense.
Etymology
The word "naturalmente" comes from the Italian adjective "naturale," meaning 'natural,' combined with the adverbial suffix '-mente,' which is equivalent to '-ly' in English. It traces back to the Latin word "naturalis," meaning 'by nature.' Did you know? The suffix '-mente' was adopted from Latin to form adverbs in many Romance languages, making "naturalmente" a classic example of how Latin influences modern Italian.
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