separatamente

Separatamente is an Italian adverb meaning “in a separate manner” or “apart.” It indicates that actions, items, or people are treated or performed independently or in different groups, rather than together. It can modify a verb or a clause to emphasize division or individuality of the elements involved.

Etymology: derived from separato, the past participle of separare, with the adverbial suffix -mente. The form ultimately traces back to Latin separatus, meaning set apart.

Usage: common in everyday speech and in formal contexts such as law, finance, and administration. Collocations include pagare separatamente (to pay separately), vivere separatamente (to live apart), presentare documenti separatamente (to submit documents separately).

Examples: Le spese verranno indicate separatamente nel riepilogo. Possiamo pagare le bollette separatamente. I due conti sono gestiti separatamente. These illustrate how separatamente signals that items or actions are handled on an individual basis rather than collectively.

Notes: separatamente contrasts with congiuntamente or insieme, meaning together or jointly. In translations, it corresponds to English separately; French séparément; Spanish separadamente. The term is versatile across formal and informal registers and is commonly found in contracts, invoices, and personal decisions involving division or independence.