How do you say "hope" in Italian?

sperare

Verb Noun

In Italian, "hope" is sperare.

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Pronunciation

Sperare is speh-RAH-reh, stress on the second syllable, with a light tap on the R before the final open A sound.

Grammar notes

sperare is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Speriamo in un bel tempo.

We hope for good weather.

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How to remember sperare

Sperare looks like 'spare' hope, something extra you're holding onto for the future.

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Questions about sperare

How do you pronounce sperare?

Sperare is speh-RAH-reh, stress on the second syllable, with a light tap on the R before the final open A sound.

Is sperare formal or casual?

sperare is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is sperare used in Italian?

sperare is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Speriamo in un bel tempo. (We hope for good weather.).

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