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Italian

speranza

/speˈran.t͡sa/noun · feminineA2
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Meaning

hope

In a sentence

Ho ancora speranza di trovare un buon lavoro.

I still have hope of finding a good job.

C'è qualche speranza per questo vecchio computer?

Is there any hope for this old computer?

Non perdere la speranza, domani andrà meglio.

Don't lose hope, tomorrow will be better.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
speranzafeminine · singular
speranzefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'speranza' for general hope; 'spero' (verb) is more common in daily speech.
  • Avoid 'speranza di' + verb (e.g., 'speranza di vincere'); use 'spero di vincere' instead.
  • No plural in common use; 'speranze' exists but sounds literary or dramatic.

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