Translation of Italian word "deludere" to English
deludere
/deˈludere/
Meaning
VerbTo fail to satisfy the hopes, wishes, or expectations of someone.
How to use
The Italian verb 'deludere' means 'to disappoint, to let down' (To fail to satisfy the hopes, wishes, or expectations of someone). It belongs to the second conjugation (-ere). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. A typical usage pattern is 'Farò di tutto per non deludere la fiducia che hai riposto in me.' (I will do everything not to disappoint the trust you placed in me.).
🇬🇧 English
to disappoint, to let down
Example
Il finale del film ha deluso le aspettative del pubblico.
The movie ending disappointed the audience's expectations.
Farò di tutto per non deludere la fiducia che hai riposto in me.
I will do everything not to disappoint the trust you placed in me.
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- Il finale del film ha deluso le aspettative del pubblico.— The movie ending disappointed the audience's expectations.
- Farò di tutto per non deludere la fiducia che hai riposto in me.— I will do everything not to disappoint the trust you placed in me.
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The Italian word "deludere" means "to disappoint, to let down" in English.
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