Meaning
circumstance
In a sentence
In questa circostanza, è meglio restare calmi.
In this circumstance, it's better to stay calm.
Dipende dalle circostanze, non posso ancora decidere.
It depends on the circumstances, I can't decide yet.
In quelle circostanze non ho detto nulla.
In those circumstances, I didn't say anything.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| circostanza | feminine · singular |
| circostanze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- More formal than situazione or caso. Common in writing, news, and official speech.
- Usually appears in the plural: a seconda delle circostanze, in certe circostanze.
- Use in/alla luce delle circostanze for context; not for someone's financial means, where condizioni is more natural.