Italian Word · Intermediate
tuttavia
however / nevertheless
Pronunciation: tut-ta-VEE-a
Meaning
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or qualifies something previously said.
Example
Era stanco, tuttavia ha continuato a lavorare.
He was tired, however, he continued to work.
Practice tips
- Practice tuttavia out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian word is for intermediate-level learners.