Meaning
equally, likewise
- equally
- anyway, all the same
In a sentence
Ti capisco, ma la penso egualmente così.
I understand you, but I still think this way.
Sei stanco? Vieni egualmente con noi?
Are you tired? Are you coming with us anyway?
Non ho tempo, ma ti aiuto egualmente.
I don't have time, but I'll help you anyway.
Usage notes
- Egualmente is more formal than ugualmente; in everyday speech, Italians usually prefer ugualmente or allo stesso modo.
- Use it as an adverb only: egualmente bene, egualmente importante. Don’t use it like an adjective.
- It often appears in polite replies like Grazie egualmente, meaning ‘thanks anyway,’ especially after a refusal or failed attempt.