adverbconjunctioninterjection

allora

so · then

Parola usata per introdurre una conseguenza, per richiamare l’attenzione o per collegare frasi. Può anche servire a guadagnare tempo mentre si pensa a cosa dire.

Word: allora

Meaning in English:
The Italian word "allora" is a versatile adverb and conjunction with several related meanings. It is often used in conversation to indicate time, logical sequence, or to serve as a discourse marker.

Main meanings of "allora":

At that time / back then
Refers to a specific time in the past.
- Example: "Allora ero giovane." — "At that time, I was young."
So / therefore / then
Used to indicate a consequence or conclusion, somewhat equivalent to "so" or "then" in English.
- Example: "Allora cosa facciamo?" — "So, what do we do?"
Well / then (as a discourse marker)
Used in conversations to fill pauses, start a topic, or encourage action, similar to "well" or "then" in English.
- Example: "Allora, iniziamo." — "Well then, let's start."

Parts:

"Allora" is a single adverb, not made up of smaller parts in contemporary use.

Synonyms:

Perciò, quindi (in the sense of "so", "therefore")
In quel momento, a quei tempi (in the sense of "at that time")
Beh, dunque (as discourse markers/"well", "then")

Antonyms:

"Allora" doesn't have a direct antonym, as it functions mainly as an adverb/conjunctive adverb. However, in the time-related meaning, words like adesso ("now") represent a sort of opposite in terms of time.

Summary:

allora can mean "at that time", "then/so", or be a filler word like "well"
Widely used in speech to indicate time or logical connection
Context determines the exact nuance in translation