contemporaneamente

Contemporaneamente is an Italian adverb meaning “at the same time” or “simultaneously.” It is used to describe two or more actions, events, or states that occur during the same period, or to indicate concurrency between processes.

Etymology and forms: the adverb is formed from the adjective contemporaneo (meaning contemporary or current) plus the suffix -mente. Its root lies in Latin contemporaneus, from con- “together” and tempus “time,” reflecting the idea of things happening in the same time frame. In Italian, contemporaneo exists as an adjective with senses related to modern or existing in the present, while contemporaneamente expresses simultaneity.

Usage and nuances: contemporaneamente can modify verbs or clauses to convey that actions occur at once, as in two events happening in parallel. It commonly appears in both everyday speech and formal writing. It can be used with phrases such as “indifferente a” or “a un tempo” to emphasize coordination or parallelism, and it is distinct from synonyms like simultaneamente, which also means “simultaneously” but may carry subtle stylistic differences depending on context.

See also: contemporaneo, arte contemporanea, simultaneo, contemporaneità.