heypolyglot
Italian

eventualmente

/e.ven.twalˈmen.te/adverbB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 9,323

Meaning

if need be, possibly

  • In case of need; if circumstances require
  • Possibly, or as an alternative option

In a sentence

Eventualmente possiamo rimandare la riunione a domani mattina.

If need be, we can postpone the meeting until tomorrow morning.

Posso chiamarti eventualmente più tardi per i dettagli?

Can I possibly call you later for the details?

Se non trovi parcheggio, eventualmente lascia l'auto qui.

If you don't find parking, you can possibly leave the car here.

Usage notes

  • False friend: does not mean 'eventually' (which is 'alla fine' or 'col tempo').
  • Means 'if necessary', 'if need be', or 'possibly'.

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