Meaning
request, instance, application, petition
- expectation, need, demand
In a sentence
Ho mandato l'istanza ieri, ora aspetto una risposta.
I sent the application yesterday, now I'm waiting for a reply.
Hai già letto la mia istanza per il cambio?
Have you already read my request for the change?
Le istanze dei clienti non sono state ascoltate.
The customers' needs were not listened to.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| istanza | feminine · singular |
| istanze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Mostly formal/bureaucratic. In everyday speech, richiesta or domanda is usually more natural.
- Common in legal and administrative contexts: presentare un'istanza, accogliere o respingere un'istanza.
- Don't confuse it with English instance in the sense of example or occurrence; Italian istanza usually means a formal request.