adverb

personalmente

personally

In modo diretto e individuale, riferito a sé stesso o alla propria opinione.

Personalmente is an adverb meaning:

Personally; in person: doing or experiencing something oneself.
Ho parlato personalmente con il direttore. — I spoke to the director in person.
Personally; as for me: introducing one’s own opinion or preference.
Personalmente, preferisco il tè. — Personally, I prefer tea.
Personally: concerning someone as an individual.
Non prenderla personalmente. — Don’t take it personally.

Formed from personale (“personal”) and the adverb-forming suffix -mente. Like other Italian adverbs, it is invariable.

di persona — “in person”; emphasizes physical presence rather than personal opinion.
in prima persona — “firsthand” or “personally”; emphasizes direct involvement.
a mio parere — “in my opinion”; applies only when expressing a personal view.
indirettamente — “indirectly”; can contrast with direct personal involvement.
tramite altri — “through others”; contrasts with acting personally.

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Io personalmente preferisco il tè al caffè.adverb

I personally prefer tea to coffee.

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