Meaning
above all, especially
- above all, most, most of all
- especially, particularly, in particular
- mainly, mostly, principally, primarily
In a sentence
Mi piace viaggiare soprattutto in estate.
I like traveling especially in summer.
Hai mangiato soprattutto pasta o anche carne?
Did you eat mostly pasta or also meat?
Non penso al lavoro, soprattutto nel weekend.
I don't think about work, especially on weekends.
Usage notes
- Use 'soprattutto' for emphasis on the *most important* point, not just any detail. 'Specialmente' is softer.
- Avoid overusing it—Italians often omit it when the context is clear. Don’t force it into every sentence.
- Never pair it with 'più' (e.g., 'più soprattutto'). It’s already superlative; redundancy sounds unnatural.