No. 661 in Italian
assolutamente
Absolutely.
In a sentence
È assolutamente necessario portare un ombrello oggi.
It is absolutely necessary to bring an umbrella today.
The word 'assolutamente' is used here as an adverb to intensify the necessity being described, indicating that bringing an umbrella is of utmost importance.
Non ti preoccupare, è assolutamente sicuro qui.
Don't worry, it is absolutely safe here.
In this sentence, 'assolutamente' is employed to emphasize the state of safety, reassuring the listener about the location's safety.
Hai visto quel film? Assolutamente sì!
Have you seen that movie? Absolutely yes!
Here, 'assolutamente' is used as an emphatic agreement, stressing 'yes' to convey a strong affirmation.
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