regolarmente

Regolarmente is an Italian adverb meaning “in a regular manner” or “on a regular basis.” It describes actions that occur with a pattern, routine, or consistent frequency, as opposed to being sporadic or irregular. The adverb can also emphasize adherence to standard procedures or rules when something is carried out according to established practice.

Etymology and form: Regolarmente derives from regolare, meaning to regulate or to be in accordance with rules. The term ultimately traces to Latin regulāris, from regula “rule.” The suffix -mente turns the adjective into an adverb.

Usage and nuance: It typically modifies verbs, as in si allena regolarmente (he trains regularly) or paga le bollette regolarmente (he pays the bills regularly). It can also appear in phrases like “con regolarità” to express doing something with regularity. The sense is often one of routine and predictability rather than mere punctuality.

Relation to related terms: Regolarmente differs from periodicamente, which denotes actions at regular intervals but not necessarily within an established routine; and from costantemente, which emphasizes continuity without interruption. The related noun is regolarità (regularity), and the opposite concept can be conveyed with termini like irregularmente or in modo non regolare.

Translations: In English, regularly or on a regular basis. In some contexts, it can imply following rules or standards when describing procedures or processes.