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The meaning of the Italian word "proprio" and how you use it

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proprio
(adverb) precisely; exactly; just; right
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È proprio quello che volevo dire .
It is exactly what I wanted to say.
Non era proprio un viaggio ideale .
It wasn't exactly an ideal trip.
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Shopping for a Birthday Present
So che a Tiziana piacciono i vestiti , soprattutto se sono stravaganti . E siamo proprio vicino al negozio giusto .
I know that Tiziana likes dresses, especially if they are odd. And we are precisely close to the right store.
What a Nice Home!
L' autobus ferma proprio qui vicino .
The bus stops right nearby.
PIzza!
che non è proprio un ristorante ,
which is not exactly a restaurant,
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proprio
(adverb) really; quite; indeed; so
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Non so proprio cosa dire .
I really do not know what to say.
Voglio vedere proprio questo film .
I really want to see this movie.
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An Easter Picnic
Il momento delle feste è il momento in cui , proprio in maniera primordiale , bisogna vivere di abbondanza ,
The moment of the party is the moment in which, it is exactly the primordial way, it is essential to live in abundance,
Going Food Shopping
Già , immagino proprio di no .
Right, I suppose not.
A Book Review of the Late Mattia Pascal by Pirandello
, è proprio così .
Yes, it is exactly like this.
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vero...e...proprio
(expression) (masc.) (sing.) real; actual
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Usciamo per un appuntamento vero e proprio la prossima volta .
Let's go out on a real date, next time.
Non era un corso vero e proprio .
It wasn't an actual course.
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Home Sweet Home
per un italiano non trovare il bidet in un bagno è un vero e proprio shock culturale .
if an Italian doesn't find a bidet in the bathroom it is really quite the culture shock.
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quando Luca sale sul treno per andare a Genova , che è un tributo vero e proprio al film " I Vitelloni " ,
when Luca gets on the train to go to Genoa, which is a real tribute to the movie "I vitelloni",
How Is Candy Made?
Quello che si ottiene è un vero e proprio sciroppo .
What you get is a real syrup.
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proprio
(adjective) (masc.) (sing.) one's own
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Lui ha un proprio sistema .
He has his own system.
Ognuno fa il proprio compito .
Everyone does their own job.
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Video Examples

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Rasiglia: The Medieval Village of Singing Waters - Part 1 of 2
unite dall' amore verso il proprio paese ,
bound together by the love towards their town,
Dinner Club - Interview with Chef Cracco
Viaggiare non è semplice , trovare il proprio compagno di viaggio è ancora più difficile ,
Travelling is not easy, finding your own traveling companion is even more difficult,
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Quindi è utile che ognuno di voi cerchi di trovare il proprio metodo di lettura preferito .
So, it is useful that each one of you tries to find your own favorite reading method.
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a...proprio...agio
(expression) at one's ease; comfortable The expression can act both as adjective or adverbial locution,
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Non si sente a proprio agio tra quelle persone .
She doesn't feel at her ease among those people.
Sentirsi a proprio agio al lavoro è fondamentale .
Feeling comfortable at work is vital.
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The Crown Season 4 - Trailer
Non se si è a proprio agio ad avere nemici .
Not if you feel comfortable having enemies.
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