occasione
opportunity
noun ohk-kah-ZYOH-neh Less Common
Origin: from Latin 'occasio', opportunity
Also means
occasion
Usage Note
Occasione most often means 'opportunity', not just 'occasion' — cogliere l'occasione is 'to seize the chance'. In shops un'occasione (or d'occasione) means a bargain or second-hand item. The plural is occasioni.
Examples
"È un'ottima occasione per imparare."
Natural Translation
It's a great opportunity to learn.
Literal Translation
It-is an-excellent opportunity for to-learn.
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