parzialmente
/par.t͡sjalˈmen.te/
The English phrase partially is translated into Italian as parzialmente.
Parzialmente is an adverb used to describe something occurring to a partial degree.
Meaning: to a partial degree (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The adverb parzialmente is formed from the adjective parziale (partial) plus the suffix -mente, which is the Italian equivalent of the English suffix -ly.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables. The stress is on the third syllable: /par.tsjalˈmen.te/.
Did you know?
- Italian speakers often avoid parzialmente in casual speech, preferring the phrase in parte, which literally means 'in part'.
- While parzialmente means 'partially', the adjective parziale is more commonly used in Italy to describe someone who is biased or not objective, similar to the English 'partisan'.
- The word parziale is used in Italian music theory to describe a 'partial' or an overtone of a fundamental frequency.
Examples in context
- Lui ha parzialmente ragione.He's partially right.Tatoeba #3758669 by Guybrush88, translation #3758649 by Lindoula
- Ha parzialmente ragione, vero?He's partially right, isn't he?Tatoeba #8701294 by Guybrush88, translation #8528531 by CH
- Tom è parzialmente paralizzato.Tom is partially paralyzed.Tatoeba #5209387 by Guybrush88, translation #5207745 by CK
- Voglio solo parzialmente accettare la tua proposta.I only partially accept your proposal.
- Il progetto è, in parte, una mia idea.The project is partially my idea.
- Sono un po' stanco oggi, quindi posso solo partecipare parzialmente all'incontro.I'm a bit tired today, so I can only partially participate in the meeting.
- Ho contribuito un po' al progetto, ma altre persone hanno fatto la maggior parte del lavoro.I contributed partially to the project, but other people did most of the work.
- Ho solo parzialmente compreso l'articolo che hai scritto.I only partially understood the article you wrote.
- Il film era interessante, ma il finale mi ha lasciato solo in parte soddisfatto.The movie was interesting, but the ending left me only partially satisfied.
- Sono solo parzialmente d'accordo con la tua opinione, ma rispetto la tua prospettiva.I'm only partially in agreement with your opinion, but I respect your perspective.
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Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are discussing the weather during a walk.
- SofiaCom'è il tempo oggi?How is the weather today?
- LorenzoÈ parzialmente nuvoloso, ma non piove.It is partially cloudy, but it is not raining.
- SofiaAllora possiamo fare una passeggiata.Then we can go for a walk.
- LorenzoSì, l'idea è ottima, Sofia.Yes, the idea is great, Sofia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “partially” translations and entries parzialmente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
