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Italian

apposta

/apˈpɔs.ta/adverbB1
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Meaning

on purpose, intentionally

  • specially, ad hoc

In a sentence

L'hai fatto apposta o è stato un errore?

Did you do it on purpose, or was it a mistake?

Non l'ho detto apposta per farti male.

I didn't say it on purpose to hurt you.

Ho preso una borsa apposta per il lavoro.

I got a bag specially for work.

Usage notes

  • Usually appears in the fixed phrase fare apposta: Mi sa che l'hai fatto apposta.
  • Do not confuse apposta with a posto. Apposta is one word; a posto means ready, in place, or okay.
  • Per apposta is nonstandard; use apposta alone or di proposito for a clearer, more neutral alternative.

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