Meaning
providence
- godsend, blessing
- subsidy, relief measure (usually in plural)
In a sentence
Il tuo arrivo è stato una vera provvidenza in questo momento difficile.
Your arrival was a real godsend at this difficult time.
Molti fedeli affidano il proprio futuro alla Provvidenza divina.
Many believers entrust their future to divine Providence.
Non è stata provvidenza, hai solo fatto attenzione.
It wasn't luck, you were just being careful.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| provvidenza | feminine · singular |
| provvidenze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually refers to divine providence, often capitalized as Provvidenza in religious contexts; not a general synonym for help or foresight.
- Common in formal, literary, or religious language. In everyday speech, Italians more often say fortuna, destino, or per caso.
- Often appears with verbs like affidarsi a, confidare nella, or ringraziare la provvidenza; article use varies by context.