Meaning
often
In a sentence
Vado sovente al parco dopo il lavoro.
I often go to the park after work.
Ti capita sovente di dimenticare le chiavi?
Do you often happen to forget your keys?
Non ho sovente tempo per cucinare la sera.
I don't often have time to cook in the evening.
Usage notes
- More literary or formal than spesso; in everyday speech, spesso is usually the safer choice.
- It usually goes after the verb: Vado sovente a Roma. Before the verb sounds more marked or literary.
- Common in writing and careful speech; less common in casual conversation, especially among younger speakers.