sperare per il meglio
/speˈra.re per il ˈmɛʎ.ʎo/word by word
The Italian phrase for "hope for the best" is sperare per il meglio.
This phrase is used to express the intention of remaining optimistic and wishing for a positive outcome in a given situation.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /speˈra.re per il ˈmɛʎ.ʎo/. It consists of 5 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The verb sperare traces its roots back to the Ancient Greek word σφαῖρα, which means 'sphere'.
Examples in context
- Spero nel meglio per la riunione di domani.I hope for the best for tomorrow's meeting.
- Non possiamo fare altro che sperare per il meglio.We can do nothing else but hope for the best.
- Possiamo solo sperare per il meglio.We can only hope for the best.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are waiting for exam results.
- AlessandroSei nervosa per i risultati, Giulia?Are you nervous about the results, Giulia?
- GiuliaSì, ma ora non possiamo fare altro.Yes, but now there is nothing else we can do.
- AlessandroHai ragione, non ci resta che sperare per il meglio.You're right, we just have to hope for the best.
- GiuliaSperiamo che vada bene per entrambi!Let's hope it goes well for both of us!
