Meaning
rather, somewhat, fairly
- sooner
In a sentence
Oggi sono piuttosto stanco dopo il lavoro.
Today I'm rather tired after work.
Hai fame o vuoi piuttosto un caffè?
Are you hungry or would you rather have a coffee?
Non è piuttosto caro per una maglietta?
Isn't it rather expensive for a T-shirt?
Usage notes
- Use 'piuttosto' for 'rather' in comparisons (e.g., 'piuttosto alto'). Avoid 'abbastanza' for this.
- In 'piuttosto che' + infinitive, it means 'rather than' (e.g., 'piuttosto che uscire'). Not 'che' alone.
- 'Piuttosto' is neutral in register but slightly more formal than 'abbastanza' or 'molto'.