Meaning
destiny, fate, chance
- fate, destiny
- fortune, luck
- chance
In a sentence
È stata una ventura trovare casa così presto.
It was lucky to find a home so quickly.
Per ventura ho incontrato un vecchio amico sul treno.
By chance, I met an old friend on the train.
Non lascio tutto alla ventura, faccio un piano.
I don't leave everything to chance, I make a plan.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ventura | feminine · singular |
| venture | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Mostly literary or old-fashioned in everyday Italian; use destino, sorte, caso, or fortuna in normal conversation.
- In a ventura means 'by chance' and sounds elevated; by chance is usually per caso or per fortuna, depending on meaning.
- Common in fixed expressions more than as a standalone everyday noun.