Meaning
then
- from there
In a sentence
Terminato il discorso, indi si accomodò a sedere.
Having finished the speech, he then sat down.
Prima ascoltò tutti; indi rispose con calma.
First he listened to everyone; then he replied calmly.
Passò da Firenze e indi proseguì per Siena.
He passed through Florence and from there continued to Siena.
Usage notes
- Mostly literary or formal today. In everyday speech, speakers usually prefer da lì for place and poi/allora for sequence.
- Often appears in fixed expressions or elevated narration; using it in casual conversation can sound old-fashioned or bookish.
- Do not confuse indi with quindi: quindi usually means therefore/so, while indi is an older formal alternative for then/from there.