ovviamente
/ov.vjaˈmen.te/
The English word 'obviously' is translated into Italian as ovviamente.
ovviamente is an adverb used to describe something that is done in an obvious manner or is clearly apparent.
Meaning: in an obvious manner, clearly apparent (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The adverb is derived from the adjective ovvio (obvious) plus the suffix -mente, which is the standard way to form adverbs from adjectives in Italian, equivalent to the English '-ly'.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ov.vjaˈmen.te/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The suffix -mente in ovviamente comes from the Latin mente, meaning 'with the mind', implying that the thing is obvious to the mind of the observer.
- The root word ovvio shares a common ancestor with the Latin 'obvia', which refers to things encountered 'on the way', suggesting that something obvious is simply something you stumble upon.
- While ovviamente is a direct cognate, using it too frequently in conversation can sometimes make an Italian speaker sound overly formal or even slightly pedantic compared to using more colloquial alternatives.
Examples in context
- Ovviamente è un bluff.It's obviously a bluff.This sentence is useful for noting that something is a bluff.Tatoeba #4462170 by Guybrush88, translation #4016924 by CK
- Tom ovviamente ti ama.Tom obviously loves you.This sentence shows how to express that someone's feelings are obvious.Tatoeba #6053966 by Guybrush88, translation #4011554 by CK
- Ovviamente lui ha torto.Obviously he is wrong.This sentence is useful for stating that someone is clearly in the wrong.Tatoeba #1300997 by Guybrush88, translation #322998 by CK
- Quello è indubbiamente il modo migliore per farlo!That is obviously the best way to do it!
- Ma certo che lo so!But obviously I know it!
- È chiaramente impossibile fare tutto da solo.It's obviously impossible to do everything by yourself.
- Non puoi fare altro che, ovviamente, accettare l'offerta.You can't do anything but obviously accept the offer.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are discussing a sudden change in the weather.
- MatteoIl cielo è diventato scuro, ovviamente pioverà.The sky has turned dark, obviously it will rain.
- MartinaSì, è evidente che stiamo per bagnarci.Yes, it is evident that we are about to get wet.
- MatteoDobbiamo prendere l'ombrello, ovviamente.We need to take the umbrella, obviously.
- MartinaHai ragione, Matteo, andiamo subito.You are right, Matteo, let's go immediately.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “obviously” translations and entries ovviamente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ovviamente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
