Translation of Italian word "sperare" to English
sperare
/speˈra.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'sperare' means 'to hope' (To hope). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, expecting with confidence or desire.
🇬🇧 English
to hope
Example
Spero di superare l'esame con un buon voto.
I hope to pass the exam with a good grade.
Speriamo che il tempo sia bello domani.
Let's hope the weather is nice tomorrow.
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Common phrases
- sperare in qualcosa— to hope for something
- Speriamo che il tempo sia bello domani.— Let's hope the weather is nice tomorrow.
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The Italian word "sperare" means "to hope" in English.
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