consecutivamente
The Italian word for consecutively is consecutivamente.
The adverb consecutivamente is used to describe something happening in a consecutive manner.
Meaning: in a consecutive manner (adv)
Which one should you use?
While consecutivamente is correct, the more common idiomatic way to express 'consecutively' or 'in succession' in everyday Italian is di seguito.
Did you know?
- While consecutivamente is used for order, Italians often use di fila to describe things happening consecutively. This phrase literally means 'in a line' and is the most common way to describe winning several games or sleeping for many hours.
- The root of consecutivamente comes from the Latin 'consequi', meaning 'to follow' or 'to pursue', which is also the root of the English word 'consequence'.
- In Italian sports commentary, a 'consecutive' streak of wins is often called a striscia, meaning 'strip' or 'streak'. This shifts the focus from the order of events to the visual image of a continuous line.
Examples in context
- Ha vinto tre partite consecutivamente.He won three matches consecutively.
- Gli esami si sono svolti consecutivamente.The exams were held consecutively.
- Abbiamo lavorato otto ore consecutivamente.We worked eight hours consecutively.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are talking about their study habits.
- LorenzoHai studiato per quattro ore consecutivamente?Did you study for four hours consecutively?
- MartinaSì, ma ora ho bisogno di una pausa.Yes, but now I need a break.
- LorenzoÈ meglio fare dei piccoli intervalli.It is better to take small breaks.
- MartinaHai ragione, Lorenzo, riposiamoci un po'.You are right, Lorenzo, let's rest a bit.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “consecutively” translations and entries consecutivamente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries consecutivamente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
