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volentieri, ma

gladly, but

→ volentieri
phrase Rare #38,424
gladly, but Often used to accept or express willingness before giving a reason or condition.
IT: Volentieri, ma devo finire il lavoro.
EN: Gladly, but I have to finish my work.

Volentieri, ma dov'è il suo camerino?

Certainly, but where is his dressing room?

— Effetto notte (1973)

Volentieri, ma non sono un bravo attore.

Gladly, but I'm not a good actor.

Volentieri, ma non sono un attore forte.

Gladly, but I'm not a strong actor.

La aiuterei volentieri, ma non vorrei sembrare invadente.

I would be happy to help you, but I don't want to seem pushy.

— Funny Games (1997)

Gli farei compagnia volentieri, ma avevamo appena i soldi per invitare Tsao!

I would gladly keep him company, but we barely had enough money to invite Tsao!

— Lussuria - Seduzione e tradimento (2007)

Sarebbe venuta volentieri, ma era in vacanza.

She would have gladly come, but she was on vacation.