envisager
The English phrase 'envisage' is translated into Italian as envisager.
The term is used to describe the act of conceiving or seeing something within one's mind.
Meaning: to conceive or see something within in one's mind (verb)
Which one should you use?
you may use Prevedere when you specifically mean to foresee or anticipate something and Immaginare when the meaning leans toward the act of imagining.
Did you know?
- While 'envisage' is a single word in English, Italians often use the phrase mettersi nei panni di qualcuno to describe the mental act of envisaging what it would be like to be in another person's position.
- In Italian, the concept of 'envisioning' a future goal often uses the verb puntare, which literally means 'to aim' like a weapon or a compass.
- To describe a 'visionary' person who envisages the future, Italians use visionario, which can sometimes imply the person is slightly delusional or mad.
Examples in context
- Prevedo un futuro di successo per la mia carriera.I envisage a successful future for my career.
- Prevediamo un aumento dei prezzi a breve termine.We anticipate a price increase in the short term.
- Immagino un mondo senza guerre.I envisage a world without wars.
- Vedo una serata divertente con i miei amici.I envisage a fun evening with my friends.
Example conversation
Francesco and Chiara are discussing their career goals.
- FrancescoChiara, dove ti vedi tra cinque anni?Chiara, where do you see yourself in five years?
- ChiaraSpero di envisager una carriera all'estero.I hope to envisage a career abroad.
- FrancescoSarebbe un'opportunità fantastica per te.That would be a fantastic opportunity for you.
- ChiaraSì, ma è difficile envisager tutto ora.Yes, but it is difficult to envisage everything now.
