Italian Word · Intermediate
purtroppo
unfortunately
Pronunciation: pur-TROP-po
Meaning
Used to express regret or sorrow; by bad luck.
Example
Purtroppo non potrò venire alla festa.
Unfortunately, I won't be able to come to the party.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice purtroppo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Italian word.