Meaning
wow!, gosh!
- An exclamation of surprise, admiration, or annoyance.
In a sentence
Caspita, che bella casa avete comprato!
Wow, what a lovely house you bought!
Caspita, hai già finito tutti i compiti?
Gosh, have you finished all your homework already?
Caspita, ho dimenticato di nuovo le chiavi!
Damn, I forgot my keys again!
Usage notes
- Informal: a mild, polite euphemism for stronger exclamations like 'cazzo'.
- Used to express either pleasant surprise or mild annoyance.