Meaning
really, in fact
- really
- actually
In a sentence
Mi piace davvero questo film.
I really like this movie.
Hai davvero finito i compiti?
Did you really finish your homework?
Non ho davvero capito il problema.
I really didn't understand the problem.
Usage notes
- Use 'davvero' for emphasis or surprise; 'veramente' is more neutral or factual.
- Avoid overusing 'davvero' in formal writing; 'in effetti' or 'in realtà' may fit better.
- Common in questions like 'Davvero?' to express disbelief, similar to 'Really?' in English.