In Italian, adverbs are used to determine the meaning of a verb, and adjective or another adverb. Among other words that carry out the function of adverbs, they can also be formed by adding the suffix -mente to an adjective.
If the adjective is masculine and terminates in -o, use the feminine form and add -mente.
For example: Silezioso/ Silenziosamente
Chiassoso/ Chiassosamente
If the adjective terminates in -e, simply add -mente.
For example: Recente/ Recentemente
Veloce/ Velocemente
If the adjective terminates in -re/-le or -ro/-lo, drop the vowel and add -mente.
For example: Nobile/ Nobilmente
Leggero/ Leggermente.