Formal connectors
Connectors like tuttavia, inoltre, and quindi help guide the reader through contrast, addition, and consequence.
Examples
ItalianTranslation
Il testo è breve; tuttavia, è molto efficace.
The text is brief; however, it is very effective.
Inoltre, la proposta riduce i costi.
In addition, the proposal reduces costs.
Quindi dobbiamo cambiare strategia.
Therefore we must change strategy.
Pattern
connector + clause
How it works
Connectors like tuttavia, inoltre, and quindi help guide the reader through contrast, addition, and consequence. This pattern typically appears as connector + clause and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- Each connector creates a specific logical link.
- These words are especially useful in essays, reviews, and reports.
Why it matters
Make longer Italian explanations feel measured and cohesive.
Use in context
At B2, grammar includes the tools that organize discourse, not just the tools inside one sentence.