Meaning
by chance, accidentally
- By coincidence or without a deliberate plan
- At random or by accident
In a sentence
Ho trovato questa vecchia foto casualmente in un cassetto.
I found this old photo by chance in a drawer.
Ci siamo incontrati casualmente alla stazione ieri sera.
We ran into each other by chance at the station last night.
Il sistema seleziona casualmente un vincitore tra i partecipanti.
The system randomly selects a winner among the participants.
Usage notes
- Formed from the adjective casuale (casual, accidental) plus -mente.
- Do not confuse with 'casually' in the sense of informal dress or relaxed behavior.