Translation of Italian word "oltre" to English
oltre
/ˈol.tre/
How to use
The Italian preposition 'oltre' means 'beyond, besides' (Beyond, besides). It connects words and introduces complements indicating direction, location, manner, or relation.
🇬🇧 English
beyond, besides
Example
Il villaggio si trova oltre la collina alberata.
The village lies beyond the wooded hill.
Oltre a studiare lavora in un ristorante nel centro.
Besides studying he works in a restaurant in center.
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- oltre la soglia— beyond the threshold
- Oltre a studiare lavora in un ristorante nel centro.— Besides studying he works in a restaurant in center.
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What does the Italian word "oltre" mean?▼
The Italian word "oltre" means "beyond, besides" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Il villaggio si trova oltre la collina alberata." (which translates as "The village lies beyond the wooded hill.").
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