Meaning
in fact, indeed
- Used to confirm or explain what has just been stated; in fact, indeed.
In a sentence
Aveva promesso di aiutarmi e difatti è arrivato presto.
He promised to help me, and indeed he arrived early.
Il cielo era scuro e difatti poco dopo ha iniziato a piovere.
The sky was dark, and in fact shortly afterwards it started raining.
Non sembrava convinto, e difatti ha rifiutato la proposta.
He didn't seem convinced, and indeed he rejected the offer.
Usage notes
- Synonymous with 'infatti'; used at the beginning of a clause to provide confirmation or evidence.