How to Say 'Furthermore' and 'In Addition' in Italian: Additive Connectors for Intermediate Learners
Learn Italian additive connectors like inoltre, in aggiunta, per di più and aggiungo che to add information naturally in speech and writing.
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When you want to add a second point in Italian, you cannot simply translate 'furthermore' word for word. Italian uses a small set of additive connectors, and each one has its own register, position and punctuation. This lesson teaches the most useful ones: inoltre, in aggiunta, per di più, and the verb-based formula aggiungo che. You will learn where to place them, when they sound natural, and how to avoid the common mistake of using e inoltre in the same clause.
By the end, you can…
- add a second idea in Italian using inoltre and in aggiunta.
- choose between formal and informal additive connectors such as per di più and aggiungo che.
- place additive connectors correctly in a sentence and punctuate them in writing.
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Inoltre, vorrei aggiungere che il corso è molto pratico.
Furthermore, I would like to add that the course is very practical.
ee-NOHL-treh, vor-RAY ee ad-JOON-jeh-reh keh eel KOR-soh eh MOL-toh PRAH-tee-koh
Standard neutral connector, common in both speech and writing. Usually placed at the start of a clause, followed by a comma.
In aggiunta, offriamo un servizio di consulenza gratuito.
In addition, we offer a free consultation service.
een ad-JOON-tah, of-FRYAH-moh oon ser-VEET-tsyoh dee kon-soo-LEN-tsah grah-TOO-ee-toh
Slightly more formal and often used in business or written Italian. It often appears at the beginning of a sentence.
Per di più, il treno era anche in ritardo.
What is more, the train was also late.
per dee PEW, eel TREH-noh EH-rah AN-koh een ree-TAR-doh
Adds a stronger, often negative or surprising extra point. Common in informal conversation.
Aggiungo che la situazione è più complessa di quanto sembri.
I would add that the situation is more complex than it seems.
ad-JOON-goh keh lah see-too-ah-TSYOH-neh eh pyoo kom-PLES-sah dee KWAHN-toh SEM-bree
Verb-based connector; useful when you want to introduce your own additional remark explicitly.
Oltre a questo, ci sono anche altre spese da considerare.
Besides this, there are also other expenses to consider.
OL-treh ah KWEH-stoh, chee SOH-noh AN-koh AL-treh SPEH-zeh dah kon-see-deh-RAH-reh
Adds a related point after a first one. Oltre a questo is followed by a noun phrase or a clause.
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Useful pattern
Most Italian additive connectors sit at the beginning of a clause and are followed by a comma: Inoltre, ... / In aggiunta, ... / Per di più, ... . They do not change the word order of the clause that follows. For example: Il corso è utile. Inoltre, è economico. You can also use oltre a questo before a noun phrase: Oltre a questo, ci sono altri problemi. The verb formula aggiungo che works like a main clause and introduces a dependent clause with che: Aggiungo che il prezzo è aumentato.
When to use it
Use inoltre as your default neutral connector in emails, presentations and everyday conversation. Use in aggiunta in formal writing or business contexts where you want a slightly more polished tone. Use per di più in informal speech when the added point is surprising or negative: Non aveva soldi. Per di più, aveva perso le chiavi. Use aggiungo che when you want to make it clear that you are adding your own comment, especially in discussions or meetings. Use oltre a questo to add a related item after a first one, often before a noun phrase.
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Il nuovo progetto mi sembra interessante. Inoltre, il team è molto motivato.
The new project seems interesting to me. Furthermore, the team is very motivated.eel NWOH-voh proh-JET-toh mee SEM-brah een-teh-reh-SAN-teh. ee-NOHL-treh, eel teem eh MOL-toh moh-tee-VAH-tohSono d'accordo. In aggiunta, abbiamo già ricevuto i primi risultati positivi.
I agree. In addition, we have already received the first positive results.SOH-noh dak-KOR-doh. een ad-JOON-tah, ab-BYAH-moh jah ree-cheh-VOO-toh ee PREE-mee ree-zool-TAH-tee poh-zee-TEE-veePer di più, il cliente ha chiesto una presentazione per la prossima settimana.
What is more, the client has asked for a presentation for next week.per dee PEW, eel klee-EN-teh ah KYEH-stoh OO-nah preh-zen-tah-TSYOH-neh per lah PROS-see-mah set-tee-MAH-nahAggiungo che dobbiamo anche aggiornare il preventivo.
I would add that we also need to update the estimate.ad-JOON-goh keh dob-BYAH-moh AN-koh ad-johr-NAH-reh eel preh-ven-TEE-vohA little context goes a long way
In Italian, additive connectors are common in both speech and writing, but register matters. In formal emails and reports, inoltre and in aggiunta are safe and neutral. Per di più can sound more conversational and is often used when the added information is unexpected or negative. Aggiungo che is useful in meetings because it explicitly marks your contribution as an addition, which can sound polite and collaborative. Regional variation is minimal here, but in everyday speech in central and southern Italy you may also hear e poi or e in più, which are more informal equivalents.
One thing to watch for
Using e inoltre together in the same clause, as in *E inoltre, il corso è utile.
Try this instead: In standard Italian, inoltre already contains the idea of 'and'. Use either e or inoltre, not both. Say: Inoltre, il corso è utile. If you want a more informal spoken tone, you can say: E poi, il corso è utile.
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1Translate into Italian: 'The hotel is central. In addition, it is cheap.'
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L'hotel è centrale. In aggiunta, è economico.
In aggiunta is a neutral-to-formal additive connector that fits this context. Inoltre, è economico is also correct and slightly more common in everyday speech.
2Which connector would you choose in an informal conversation when adding a surprising negative point?
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Per di più.
Per di più often adds a stronger or unexpected point, especially in informal speech. Inoltre would be possible but less expressive in this context.
3Correct this sentence: *E inoltre, abbiamo bisogno di più tempo.
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Inoltre, abbiamo bisogno di più tempo.
Inoltre already means 'furthermore' or 'in addition', so e is redundant in standard Italian. You could also say E poi, abbiamo bisogno di più tempo in a more informal register.
Use inoltre as your default additive connector, in aggiunta for a more formal tone, per di più for informal emphasis, and aggiungo che to introduce your own additional remark. Never combine e with inoltre in the same clause.
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