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aspettativa

expectation

noun ah-spet-tah-TEE-vah Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

anticipation

Usage Note

Aspettativa covers both a personal expectation (le tue aspettative — your expectations) and a formal leave of absence from work (essere in aspettativa — to be on unpaid leave). These two senses are quite distinct; context usually makes it clear which is meant. The plural is aspettative.

Examples

"Le sue aspettative erano molto alte."

Natural Translation

Her expectations were very high.

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