Meaning
expectation
- leave of absence, unpaid leave
- expectancy (legal)
In a sentence
Le mie aspettative erano troppo alte, lo ammetto.
My expectations were too high, I admit it.
Hai molte aspettative per il nuovo lavoro?
Do you have high expectations for the new job?
La casa è ancora in aspettativa di vendita.
The house is still pending sale.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| aspettativa | feminine · singular |
| aspettative | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually singular for a general idea: avere aspettative alte. Use plural when referring to different hopes or standards in specific areas.
- For pregnancy, Italian says essere in dolce attesa, not aspettativa.
- Aspettativa often sounds more formal or abstract than speranza, which is more personal and emotional.