really

molto, davvero

Rafforza una qualità o un sentimento per sottolinearne l’intensità.

In inglese semplice: Used to make an adjective or feeling stronger.

• This cake is really good.
• I really enjoyed the film.
• Do you really like that colour?

Sinonimi: very, extremely, very much

Espressioni comuni: really good, really like something, really want something

davvero, realmente

Sottolinea che qualcosa è vero o accade effettivamente.

In inglese semplice: Used to stress that something is true or actually happens.

• Did that really happen?
• She really did see a bear.
• I wonder whether ghosts really exist.

Sinonimi: actually, truly, in fact

Espressioni comuni: really happen, really exist, really mean something, really true

davvero?, sul serio?

Si dice quando si è sorpresi o si vuole sapere se qualcosa è vero.

In inglese semplice: You say this when surprised or when asking whether something is true.

• Really? I had no idea.
• You won a car? Really?
• Really? Are you sure he said that?

Espressioni comuni: oh really, really are you, really did she

ah sì?

Si dice per mostrare che si ascolta con interesse ciò che qualcuno racconta.

In inglese semplice: You say this to show you are listening and interested in what someone is saying.

• Oh, really? Tell me more.
• Really? What happened next?
• Really? How was your trip?

Espressioni comuni: oh really, really then what

proprio così, certamente

Si dice per mostrare pieno accordo con ciò che qualcuno ha detto.

In inglese semplice: You say this to show strong agreement with what someone has said.

• Really. That was completely unfair.
• Really! Nobody should have to wait that long.
• Really, I could not agree more.

Sinonimi: indeed, exactly

Espressioni comuni: really yes, really exactly

ma davvero?

Si dice con tono interrogativo e ironico quando qualcuno ha detto una cosa ovvia.

In inglese semplice: You say this with a questioning tone because someone has said something obvious.

• Really? Everyone already knows that.
• Really? You have only just noticed?
• Oh, really? What a surprise that water is wet.

Espressioni comuni: oh really, really what else