essere dappertutto
/ˈɛs.se.re daˈpɛr.tut.to/To exist or be present in many places at the same time.
Dopo il lancio del nuovo prodotto, i cartelloni pubblicitari erano dappertutto in città.
After the new product launch, advertising billboards were everywhere in the city.
I gossip sono dappertutto a scuola.
Gossip is everywhere at school.
Often used to emphasize the pervasive presence of something, whether physical (e.g., posters) or abstract (e.g., rumors).
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💡Pro Tip
Avoid literal translation
Do not translate 'essere dappertutto' word-for-word as 'to be from all over.' Instead, use 'to be everywhere' or 'to be all over the place' depending on the context.
⚡Gold Rule
Context matters
Use 'essere dappertutto' when emphasizing the widespread presence of something. For example, 'I social media sono dappertutto' (Social media are everywhere) implies ubiquity.
📖Word Origin
The phrase combines the verb 'essere' (to be) with the adverb 'dappertutto' (everywhere), which derives from the contraction of 'da' (from) + 'per tutto' (through all). The adverb 'dappertutto' itself is a compound formed in Italian.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in both spoken and written Italian to describe something that is omnipresent. It is neutral in tone and does not carry any negative or positive connotation by itself.