Translation of Italian word "la circostanza" to English
la circostanza
/la tʃirkoˈstantsa/
Meaning
NounA condition of time, place, or manner that accompanies an event or situation.
How to use
The Italian noun 'circostanza' (feminine) denotes 'circumstance, occasion, condition' (A condition of time, place, or manner that accompanies an event or situation). It typically takes the definite article 'la'. A typical usage pattern is 'Il testimone ha descritto con precisione ogni singola circostanza dell'incidente.' (The witness accurately described every single circumstance of the accident.).
🇬🇧 English
circumstance, occasion, condition
Example
In questa delicata circostanza economica, dobbiamo ridurre le spese non essenziali.
In this delicate economic circumstance, we must cut non-essential expenses.
Il testimone ha descritto con precisione ogni singola circostanza dell'incidente.
The witness accurately described every single circumstance of the accident.
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- In questa delicata circostanza economica, dobbiamo ridurre le spese non essenziali.— In this delicate economic circumstance, we must cut non-essential expenses.
- Il testimone ha descritto con precisione ogni singola circostanza dell'incidente.— The witness accurately described every single circumstance of the accident.
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The Italian word "la circostanza" means "circumstance, occasion, condition" in English.
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