sempre
always
Indica che qualcosa accade in ogni momento o senza interruzione.
sempre is an Italian adverb that means "always" in English.
Meaning:
- It signifies something that happens at all times, continually, or permanently.
- Used to indicate consistency, habitual action, or a general truth.
Word parts:
- The word sempre comes from Latin semper, which also means "always."
Usage examples:
- Ti amerò sempre. — I will always love you.
- È sempre gentile con tutti. — He/She is always kind to everyone.
Synonyms:
- costantemente (constantly)
- in continuazione (continuously)
- perennemente (perennially, lasting forever)
Antonyms:
- mai (never)
- occasionale (occasional; less of an antonym, but indicates something not happening always)
Additional notes:
"sempre" can also be used in musical terminology to indicate that a certain instruction or style must be maintained continuously, such as "sempre legato" meaning "always smoothly connected."
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Examples
Lui lavora sempre con attenzione.adverb
He always works carefully.
Tu sorridi sempre quando giochi.adverb
You always smile when you play.
Lei canta sempre sotto la doccia.adverb
She always sings in the shower.
I bambini arrivano sempre presto a scuola.adverb
The children always arrive early at school.
Dove metti sempre le chiavi? adverb
Where do you always put the keys?
Mia nonna dice sempre la verità.adverb
My grandmother always tells the truth.
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