per pochi anni

for a few years

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phrase Rare #42,648
for a few years Used to describe a duration of a few years. In the example sentences, solamente or soltanto adds the meaning “only.”
IT: Abbiamo vissuto in Italia per pochi anni.
EN: We lived in Italy for a few years.

Andò a scuola soltanto per pochi anni.

He only went to school for a few years.

Lui è andato a scuola soltanto per pochi anni.

He only went to school for a few years.

Andò a scuola solamente per pochi anni.

He only went to school for a few years.

Lui è andato a scuola solamente per pochi anni.

He only went to school for a few years.