Meaning
case, chance
- case, circumstance, event
- chance, coincidence
- possibility
In a sentence
È stato solo un caso, non l'ho fatto apposta.
It was just chance; I didn't do it on purpose.
Hai per caso visto le mie chiavi?
Have you by any chance seen my keys?
In questo caso, restiamo a casa stasera.
In this case, let's stay home tonight.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| caso | masculine · singular |
| casi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'caso' for abstract situations; 'accidente' is for physical mishaps (e.g., car crash).
- In legal/moral contexts, 'caso' means 'case' (e.g., 'caso giudiziario' = legal case).
- Avoid overusing 'caso' for 'opportunity'; 'occasione' or 'possibilità' often fit better.