chiaramente
/kja.raˈmen.te/
The English phrase 'clearly' is translated into Italian as chiaramente.
As a modal adverb, chiaramente is used to express that something is obvious or happens without a doubt.
Meaning: (modal) without a doubt, obviously (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the adjective chiaro (meaning clear or bright) and the adverbial suffix -mente, which is equivalent to the English suffix '-ly'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable: /kja.raˈmen.te/.
Did you know?
- While it now functions as a suffix like '-ly', -mente originally came from the Latin word for 'mind'. Therefore, saying chiaramente was once literally saying something was done 'with a clear mind'.
- The root word chiaro is the basis for the term 'chiaroscuro', a painting technique used by Leonardo da Vinci to create bold contrasts between light and shadow.
- While chiaramente translates to 'clearly', Italians often use the shorter chiaro! as a standalone reply to mean 'Got it!' or 'Understood!'
Examples in context
- Chiaramente non è vero.That's clearly not true.This sentence uses chiaramente to state that something is not true.Tatoeba #5867459 by Guybrush88, translation #4666631 by CK
- È chiaramente un falso.It's clearly a fake.This sentence uses chiaramente to identify a fake.Tatoeba #9942489 by Guybrush88, translation #7349445 by AlanF_US
- Tom è chiaramente perso.Tom is clearly lost.This sentence uses chiaramente to describe someone as being lost.Tatoeba #2528223 by Guybrush88, translation #2273070 by CK
- Chiaramente, il bilancio deve essere presentato entro la fine del mese.Clearly, the budget must be presented by the end of the month.
- Senza ombra di dubbio, la nostra azienda è leader nel settore.Without a shadow of a doubt, our company is a leader in the industry.
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Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are discussing their travel plans.
- ChiaraÈ chiaramente troppo tardi per partire oggi.It is clearly too late to leave today.
- AlessandroHai ragione, Chiara, dobbiamo aspettare domani.You are right, Chiara, we must wait until tomorrow.
- ChiaraAlessandro, hai già controllato il meteo?Alessandro, have you already checked the weather?
- AlessandroSì, e domani sarà una bellissima giornata.Yes, and tomorrow will be a beautiful day.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry chiaramente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chiaramente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
