Averi che finiscono in -mente

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    • Most english adverbs ending in -ly have an italian equivalent ending in -mente. To form these kinds of adverbs in English, -ly is attached to the adjective (Usual = usually).
    • In Italian, mente is attached to the adjective, which must first be changed to the feminine form

      • solito = solita ---> solitamente (usually)
      • Raro = rara ---> raramente (rarely)
    • Most adjectives ending in -e form the adverb by attaching the suffix -mente
      • felice = felicemente (happily)
      • veloce = velocemente (quickly or rapidly)
    • One exception to the previous rule is adjectives ending in -le or -re, which drop the -e before attaching -mente

      • generale = generalmente (generally)
      • regolare = regolarmente (regularly)
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