Meaning
occasional; sporadic
- happening from time to time, not regularly
- not continuous or frequent
In a sentence
Ho contatti saltuari con i vecchi compagni.
I have sporadic contact with my old classmates.
Fai ancora un lavoro saltuario in estate?
Do you still do occasional work in summer?
La sua presenza non è regolare, ma saltuaria.
His presence is not regular, but occasional.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| saltuario | masculine · singular |
| saltuaria | feminine · singular |
| saltuari | masculine · plural |
| saltuarie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- More formal than occasionale in some contexts.
- Often used with contatto, lavoro, presenza, controllo.
- Agrees in gender and number.