expressions all

 

No |

| mentre | while / whereas | Compares two actions or situations.

I quindi | therefore / so / consequently | Expresses a consequence.

purche | provided that / as long as | Introduces a condition. |

X

No

With a clause;

with a noun

Yes |

Yes

With a clause;

X with a noun |

| anziche | instead of / rather than | Expresses preference or replacement.

I finche | until / as long as | Expresses a time limit or duration. | Usually

qualora | if / in the event that | Formal conditional expression.

Absolutely. Here's a combined reference list with all the expressions we've covered so far. This is a good B2 study sheet.

| Expression | Meaning in English | Typical use | Requires subjunctive? |

I --

tuttavia | however / nevertheless | Introduces a contrast between two statements.

K No |

I infatti | in fact / indeed | Gives an explanation or confirms what was just said.

X No

Yes

I nonostante | despite / in spite of / although | Expresses concession. Can be followed by a noun or a clause.

I sebbene | although / even though | Expresses concession. |

benche | although / even though | Very similar to sebbene, slightly more formal.

malgrado | despite / in spite of | Usually followed by a noun; can also introduce a clause in formal Italian. |

X

;sometimes

No |

depending on the meaning |

Yes I