Translation of Italian word "la delusione" to English
la delusione
/la deluˈzjone/
Meaning
NounSadness or discontent arising from unfulfilled expectations.
How to use
The Italian noun 'delusione' (feminine) denotes 'disappointment, letdown' (Sadness or discontent arising from unfulfilled expectations). It typically takes the definite article 'la'. In practice, the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of hopes.
🇬🇧 English
disappointment, letdown
Example
La cancellazione del concerto è stata una cocente delusione per tutti i fan.
The cancellation of the concert was a bitter disappointment for all fans.
Ha cercato di nascondere la propria delusione dietro un sorriso forzato.
He tried to hide his disappointment behind a forced smile.
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- La cancellazione del concerto è stata una cocente delusione per tutti i fan.— The cancellation of the concert was a bitter disappointment for all fans.
- Ha cercato di nascondere la propria delusione dietro un sorriso forzato.— He tried to hide his disappointment behind a forced smile.
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The Italian word "la delusione" means "disappointment, letdown" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La cancellazione del concerto è stata una cocente delusione per tutti i fan." (which translates as "The cancellation of the concert was a bitter disappointment for all fans.").
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