How to use “a parte” in Italian?

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In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about using "a parte" in Italian. This versatile phrase has many meanings and uses, making it an essential component of the Italian language. By exploring its various contexts and examples, you'll be able to understand how to use "a parte" correctly in different situations. This guide is suitable for learners of all levels, whether you're just starting out or you're looking to refine your skills. By mastering the nuances of "a parte," you'll be able to communicate more effectively and sound more like a native speaker. So if you're looking to unlock the full potential of this essential Italian phrase, this guide is the perfect resource for you!

What does “a parte “ mean in Italian?

In today’s post, we’re going to focus on an expression that’s very useful, versatile, and common: a parte.

This expression has several meanings depending on the context.

These are the meanings of a parte:

  • separate
  • different
  • except
  • apart
  • aside

We’re going to go through all of these meanings, and we’ll give you examples.

Let’s get started and see how to use “a parte” in Italian!

How to use a parte in Italian

“A parte”: separate/different

We can use a parte to say “different” or “separate”, like in the examples below:

Il vino è a parte, non è compreso nel prezzo.

The wine is separate. It’s not included in the price.

Questo è un discorso a parte.

This is a separate argument.

Mi faccia un conto a parte per favore.

Please make a separate check.

Tonia vive in un mondo a parte.

Tonia lives in a different world.

How to use a parte

“A parte”: except

A parte can also mean “except”, “except for”, “except from”, or “with the exception of”:

Sono venuti tutti a parte lui.

They all came except him.

Non sto vedendo nessun’altra a parte te.

I’m not seeing anyone else except you.

A parte in Italian

“A parte”: aside/apart

Here’s an interesting use: we can use a parte like we use “aside/apart” in English.

We use it together with what we want to “put aside”, like in the examples below:

Vento a parte, è stata una bella giornata.

Wind aside, it was a beautiful day.

Modestia a parte, le mie torte sono insuperabili!

Modesty aside, my cakes are unbeatable!

And this is a very common expression:

scherzi a parte

all kidding aside
jokes aside

It’s so common that there’s a TV show called this. “Scherzi a parte” is a hidden camera-practical joke television series.

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Here’s an example in context with this expression:

Scherzi a parte, cosa ti ha detto?

Jokes aside, what did he tell you?

What does a parte mean in Italian

Set phrases with “a parte”

There are some common set phrases with a parte.

Let’s look at two of them:

A parte il fatto che

This is a very common set phrase. It means something like “leaving aside the fact that”/”other than/apart from the fact that”.

Il computer era troppo piccolo, a parte che non mi è piaciuto.

The computer was too small, leaving aside the fact that I didn’t like it.

A parte il fatto che abbiamo molte cose in comune, sei anche molto simpatico!

Other than the fact that we have many things in common, you’re also very fun!

How to use a parte in a sentence in Italian

A parte che

We can also use the shortened version of “a parte il fatto che”: “a parte che”.

Non sappiamo niente, a parte che dobbiamo studiare.

We don’t know anything except that we have to study.

Non abbiamo trovato molto su di lui, a parte che era tedesco.

We didn’t find out much about him except that he was German.

How to say apart from in Italian

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FAQs on How to use “a parte” in Italian?

How do you say except for in Italian?

In Italian, there are two words that can be used to convey the meaning of "except for." These words are "eccetto" and "a parte.

What origin is parte?

In the Italian language, the term "parte" translates to "part" in English. This word can be used in various contexts to refer to a component or section of a whole.

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