Meaning
if need be, when needed
- if necessary or when required by the situation
In a sentence
Porta un ombrello, all'occorrenza ti proteggerà dalla pioggia.
Take an umbrella; if needed, it will protect you from the rain.
All'occorrenza possiamo sempre chiedere aiuto al nostro avvocato.
If need be, we can always ask our lawyer for help.
Ho salvato i file per consultarli all'occorrenza durante il meeting.
I saved the files to consult them if necessary during the meeting.
Usage notes
- A slightly formal adverbial phrase common in both spoken and written Italian.