oltre

over

The Italian word 'oltre' can be used in a similar context as 'over' in English. However, its application is not universal and may change depending on context. Typically, it is used to indicate something beyond, after or more than in terms of time, quantity or position. For instance, 'oltre il fiume' means 'over the river.'

adjective preposition

Example sentences using: oltre

Oltre il muro, c'è un giardino segreto.

Beyond the wall, there's a secret garden.

In this sentence, 'oltre' is used to convey 'beyond' or 'on the other side of' a particular physical space, here referring to a wall.

Oltre a te, non c'è nessuno che mi comprende.

Apart from you, nobody understands me.

Here 'oltre' is used in the sense of 'apart from' or 'besides', indicating an exception to a general statement.

Ho lavorato per oltre otto ore oggi.

I have worked for over eight hours today.

In this sentence, 'oltre' is a preposition of quantity, translating to 'over', indicating an amount greater than a specified number.