Meaning
then, so
- then
- back then
- so, well then
In a sentence
Allora vivevo ancora con i miei genitori.
Back then I still lived with my parents.
Allora, che facciamo stasera?
So, what are we doing tonight?
Non capivo niente allora.
I understood nothing then.
Usage notes
- Use 'allora' for past or future 'then' (e.g., 'E allora cosa hai fatto?'). Avoid 'poi' for logical consequences.
- In conversation, 'allora' often starts sentences to shift topics or prompt action. Sounds natural, not formal.
- Don’t confuse with 'quindi' or 'dunque'—'allora' implies a time link or mild impatience, not pure logic.