Italian affirmation/negation adverbs (Yes, No, Neither)

The following categories of Italian adverbs are extremely useful in everyday life, as they allow you, for example, to accept or refuse a proposal, to show your approvement/disapprovement.

How to say yes and no in Italian

Take a look at these important adverbs:

 Remember: Always write Sì with an accent, otherwise it may be confused with Si, a reflexive pronoun.

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Italian affirmation adverbs (Certainly, Really)

These adverbs are used to express that something is true, certain, accepted.

Italian negation adverbs (Not, Neither)

These adverbs are used to state something isn't true or different from what has been previously said.

Neanche, Nemmeno, Neppure (Not even)

If Neanche, Nemmeno and Neppure (Not even) follow the verb, they require the negation Non (not) before the verb itself.

Mica (emphasizer)

In spoken language, Non (not) could be emphasized or replaced by the adverb Mica, which could be roughly translated as "not that", "not a little bit".
Mica is always placed after the verb.