davvero
/davˈve.ro/
The Italian word for indeed is davvero.
davvero is used as an indication of agreement. It can also function as a modal adverb meaning truly, in fact or actually.
Meaning: indication of agreement (intj)
Which one should you use?
While davvero can be used to express agreement, if you are specifically using 'indeed' to confirm a previous statement or to provide supporting evidence, the word infatti is often a more natural choice. Other related forms like realmente and effettivamente are used to express the degree of 'in fact'.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /davˈve.ro/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- In casual conversation, davvero? is frequently used as a rhetorical question to express disbelief, functioning more like 'Really?' or 'You're kidding!' than a confirmation.
- The word davvero is a 'univerbation', meaning it started as two separate words da and vero before fusing into a single term over time.
- The word 'vero' inside davvero is the same root used for 'truth' in many Romance languages, meaning the word literally carries the weight of 'from the true'.
Examples in context
- "Cristo è risorto!" "Davvero è risorto!""Christ is risen!" "Indeed He is risen!"This example shows how to use davvero to confirm a religious statement.Tatoeba #10536571 by Guybrush88, translation #10047922 by ddnktr
- Davvero!Indeed!This example shows the use of davvero as a standalone exclamation.Tatoeba #4560203 by Guybrush88, translation #2835472 by Thanuir
- Sì, senz'altro, ti aiuterò con il progettoYes, indeed, I will help you with the project
- In verità, la tua presentazione è stata molto interessanteIndeed, your presentation was very interesting
- Lui è stato veramente gentile!He was indeed very kind!
- Hai proprio ragione!You are indeed right!
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Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are discussing the difficulty of a new recipe.
- SofiaQuesta ricetta è davvero difficile.This recipe is indeed difficult.
- MatteoDavvero, non è affatto semplice.Indeed, it is not simple at all.
- SofiaHai ragione, serve molta pazienza.You are right, it takes a lot of patience.
- MatteoSì, ma ne vale la pena.Yes, but it is worth it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry davvero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries davvero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
