proprio

This is the 764th most frequent Italian word.


proprio

The Italian word "proprio" means "own," "exactly," "really," or "indeed," depending on context.


Used to emphasize the exactness or correctness of the item being referred to.

Questo è proprio quello che cercavo.

This is exactly what I was looking for.


Indicates the exact location or proximity of the house in relation to the speaker.

Maria ha comprato la casa proprio vicino a noi.

Maria bought the house right next to us.


Emphasizes the negation or rejection, underlining the disapproval.

Devo dire che non è stato molto educato da parte sua, proprio no.

I must say it was not very polite of him, really not.