What does appena in Italian mean?
What is the meaning of the word appena in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use appena in Italian.
The word appena in Italian means barely, scarcely, just barely, only, just, just, just now, as soon as, newly born, as soon as possible, as soon as possible, just enough, have just had a birthday, as soon as, be hardly breathing. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word appena
barely, scarcely, just barelyavverbio (a malapena, a stento) (adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.") Siamo arrivati da appena due ore e già stai litigando con tua madre. We've been here barely two hours and you're already arguing with your mother. |
only, justavverbio (solo, soltanto) (adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.") Dopo tutto quello che ha mangiato ha messo su appena un chilo? Has she only put on a kilo despite everything she ate? |
just, just nowavverbio (da poco, or ora) (adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.") Siamo appena partiti e già chiedi quando arriveremo? We've just left and you're already asking when we're going to get there. |
as soon ascongiunzione (subito dopo che) (conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.") Non appena avrò finito i compiti andrò giù a giocare. I'll go play outside as soon as I'm finished with my homework. |
newly born
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as soon as possiblelocuzione avverbiale (quanto prima) |
as soon as possible(appena possibile) Chiamami appena ne hai la possibilità. Call me as soon as possible. |
just enough
(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.") |
have just had a birthday
(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.") |
as soon ascongiunzione (quando, nel momento in cui) |
be hardly breathingverbo intransitivo (intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.") |
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