specialmente
especially
The italian word 'specialmente' is used similarly to the English 'especially'. It is meant to denote particular importance or emphasis. It can be used both in formal and informal contexts.
Example sentences using: specialmente
Specialmente in estate, preferisco andare al mare.
Especially in summer, I prefer to go to the sea.
This sentence translates the concept that the speaker particularly prefers going to the sea during the summertime, indicating a preference that is stronger under certain conditions (the summer season in this case).
Mi piace il cioccolato, specialmente il fondente.
I like chocolate, especially the dark one.
In this sentence, the speaker expresses a generalized liking for chocolate, but especially has a preference for dark chocolate, implying that among all types of chocolates, dark chocolate is the one they like the most.
Vado spesso al cinema, specialmente quando escono i nuovi film.
I often go to the cinema, especially when new movies come out.
This phrase expresses the speaker's habit of going to the cinema often, but especially when there are new releases, indicating a particular interest in viewing new movies over older ones.