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per lo più
mostly
The Italian phrase 'per lo più' is used to mean 'mostly' or 'for the most part'. It is used to indicate that something is true or happens in most cases, but not necessarily all. It is often used in discussions about general trends or tendencies.
Example sentences using: per lo più
Per lo più, vanno a correre nel parco.
Mostly, they go running in the park.
This phrase indicates that the majority of the time, the subjects prefer to run in the park.
Per lo più, ognuno porta il pranzo da casa.
Mostly, everyone brings lunch from home.
This sentence suggests that it is common for people to bring their own lunch, rather than buying it.
Per lo più, il traffico è intenso nelle ore di punta.
Mostly, the traffic is heavy during rush hours.
This phrase highlights that during peak times, heavy traffic is a frequent occurrence.