Meaning
need, purpose
- need, purpose (used in set phrases like 'all'uopo' or 'd'uopo')
In a sentence
In caso di emergenza, vi forniremo le indicazioni all'uopo.
In case of emergency, we will provide you with the appropriate instructions.
Prima di cominciare la riunione, è d'uopo ringraziare i presenti.
Before starting the meeting, it is fitting to thank those present.
Ho preparato tutti i documenti necessari all'uopo.
I prepared all the documents necessary for the purpose.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| uopo | masculine · singular |
| uopi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Very archaic/literary; modern Italian almost always uses bisogno or necessità instead.
- Mostly appears in fixed expressions, especially d'uopo; avoid using uopo alone in everyday speech.
- Often found after essere or as a predicate in formal writing: è d'uopo = it is necessary.