esclusivamente
/es.klu.zi.vaˈmen.te/
The English phrase exclusively is translated into Italian as esclusivamente.
What does it mean word for word?
The word esclusivamente is an adverb formed from the adjective esclusivo (exclusive) and the suffix -mente, which is equivalent to the English suffix -ly.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 6 syllables, with the stress on the 5th syllable. It is pronounced /es.klu.zi.vaˈmen.te/.
Did you know?
- The root word esclusivo shares a common ancestor with the English word 'close', as both come from the Latin claudere, meaning 'to shut' or 'to close'.
- The suffix -mente used in esclusivamente is derived from the Latin word mens, meaning 'mind', suggesting that the action is performed with a certain state of mind.
- In high-end Italian fashion and luxury branding, the concept of esclusività (exclusivity) is often linked to the word artigianale, implying that something is exclusive specifically because it is handmade.
Examples in context
- Mi vuoi esclusivamente per te.You want me exclusively for you.This sentence shows how to use esclusivamente regarding personal desire.Tatoeba #13016568 by Nuel, translation #13016567 by Nuel
- Bevo esclusivamente acqua in bottiglia.I exclusively drink bottled water.This sentence demonstrates using esclusivamente to specify a single type of beverage.Tatoeba #13775487 by Guybrush88, translation #13247894 by Lumi
- Il couscous non è esclusivamente cabilo.Couscous is not exclusively Kabyle.This sentence uses esclusivamente to qualify the origin of a food item.Tatoeba #13102258 by Guybrush88, translation #8387595 by Amastan
- Abbiamo riservato il ristorante esclusivamente per il nostro evento.We have reserved the restaurant exclusively for our event.
- Questa linea di abbigliamento è unicamente destinata agli adulti.This clothing line is exclusively intended for adults.
- Verrà annunciato in via esclusiva sul nostro sito ufficiale.It will be announced exclusively on our official website.
- Ho ricevuto un invito solo per la festa di compleanno di Giulia.I received an invitation exclusively for Giulia's birthday party.
- Questo ristorante è esclusivamente per gli amanti del pesce.This restaurant is exclusively for fish lovers.
- Quell'evento è riservato proprio ai membri del club.That event is exclusively reserved for club members.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Chiara are discussing a new local shop.
- AlessandroTi piace questo nuovo negozio?Do you like this new shop?
- ChiaraSì, ma vende esclusivamente scarpe da corsa.Yes, but it sells exclusively running shoes.
- AlessandroCapisco, è un negozio molto specifico.I see, it is a very specific shop.
- ChiaraEsatto, è perfetto per i corridori.Exactly, it is perfect for runners.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry esclusivamente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
