Meaning
besides; moreover
- in addition to that
- what is more
In a sentence
Il ristorante è economico e, oltretutto, vicino.
The restaurant is cheap and, moreover, nearby.
Vuoi uscire? Oltretutto, non piove più.
Do you want to go out? Besides, it's not raining anymore.
Non vengo: sono stanco e oltretutto lavoro domani.
I'm not coming: I'm tired and besides I work tomorrow.
Usage notes
- Text connector meaning inoltre or per di più.
- Often placed at the start or middle of a sentence.
- More common in spoken and written argument than in very formal prose.