How to Say ‘Sometimes’ in Italian
A volte
ah VOL-teh
[ah VOL-teh]
💬 Usage Tip: A volte is a fixed phrase for "sometimes." Don't translate it word by word; use it as one chunk, like a volte sì, a volte no = "sometimes yes, sometimes no."
Phrase Breakdown
A
[ah]
At
Expressing location or arrival in a particular place or position.
A volte si trova un gatto per strada.
Sometimes you find a cat on the street.
volte
[VOL-teh]
times
Instances or occasions.
Ci vediamo a volte.
We see each other sometimes.
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