Meaning
intention, purpose
- intention, purpose, resolution
- subject, topic
In a sentence
Ho cambiato proposito dopo aver parlato con Luca.
I changed my plan after talking with Luca.
A proposito, hai visto le mie chiavi?
By the way, have you seen my keys?
Uno dei miei buoni propositi per l'anno nuovo è leggere di più.
One of my New Year's resolutions is to read more.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| proposito | masculine · singular |
| propositi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'proposito' for abstract goals; 'scopo' for concrete outcomes (e.g., 'lo scopo del viaggio').
- Common mistake: confusing 'a proposito' (by the way) with 'proposito' alone—context changes meaning.
- No plural agreement issues, but often used with 'di' + infinitive (e.g., 'con il proposito di imparare').