Meaning
omen, wish, auspice
- a sign or omen indicating future events
- a favorable wish, hope, or expectation
- patronage, sponsorship, or guidance (in the phrase 'sotto gli auspici di')
In a sentence
L'evento culturale si è svolto sotto gli auspici del ministero.
The cultural event took place under the auspices of the ministry.
Questo accordo rappresenta un ottimo auspicio per la cooperazione futura.
This agreement represents a very good omen for future cooperation.
Formuliamo il sincero auspicio che le trattative si concludano presto.
We express our sincere wish that the negotiations conclude soon.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| auspicio | masculine · singular |
| auspici | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: primarily used in elevated, administrative, or written contexts.
- Plural is 'auspici', dropping the unstressed 'o' without doubling the 'i'.