conjunction
o
or · oh
È la lettera dell’alfabeto che viene dopo la n e prima della p.
The Italian word "o" is a conjunction that means "or" in English.
Meaning:
- It is used to present a choice between two or more options.
- Example: Vuoi tè o caffè? (Do you want tea or coffee?)
Parts:
- It is a single-letter word; no further segmentation is possible.
Italian synonyms:
- oppure (or, alternatively)
- altrimenti (otherwise, though this is more conditional)
Italian antonyms:
- The opposite conjunction to "or" could be e (and), since "o" offers alternative choices whereas "e" combines elements together.
No other meanings usually apply to "o" in Italian besides the conjunction usage.
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Examples
Vuoi il pane o la pasta per cena?conjunction
Do you want bread or pasta for dinner?
O, che bello vedere il sole oggi!conjunction
Oh, how nice to see the sun today!
Prendi il tè o il latte?conjunction
Do you have tea or milk?
Andiamo a piedi o in autobus?conjunction
Are we going on foot or by bus?
Il gatto dorme o gioca fuori.conjunction
The cat sleeps or plays outside.
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