speranza
/speˈran.t͡sa/
The English word 'hope' is translated into Italian as speranza.
The word speranza is a noun used to describe the belief that something wished for can happen. When you want to express the action of wanting something to happen with the expectation that it might, you should use the verb sperare.
Meaning: to want something to happen, with expectation that it might (verb)
Which one should you use?
While speranza is the noun meaning 'hope', the verb meaning 'to hope' is sperare.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As a noun, speranza is a feminine singular noun. The related form Speranza can also be used as a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /speˈran.tsa/. It has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, if you say you have 'un filo di speranza', you are saying you have 'a thread of hope', implying a very slim, fragile possibility.
- The suffix '-anza' in speranza is a common way to turn verbs into abstract nouns in Italian, similar to the English '-ance' in 'expectance'.
- Using Speriamo alone as a one-word response serves as a hopeful yet cautious way to say 'we'll see'.
Examples in context
- È la mia speranza.That's my hope.This sentence is useful for expressing ownership of a hope using speranza.Tatoeba #10123310 by Guybrush88, translation #2251096 by CK
- Cosa ti dà speranza?What gives you hope?This sentence is useful for asking what provides someone with speranza.Tatoeba #5753692 by Guybrush88, translation #5753616 by CM
- Ha perso la speranza.He's lost hope.This sentence is useful for describing the loss of speranza.Tatoeba #5146861 by gina, translation #8478571 by CH
- La speranza è un motore potente durante i momenti difficili.Hope is a powerful engine during tough times.
- Esprimo il mio desiderio che tutto vada per il meglio.I express my hope that everything goes well.
- Speriamo che il tempo migliori.Let's hope the weather improves.
- Mi auguro che tu riesca nel tuo progetto.I hope you succeed in your project.
- 257 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are talking about a difficult job interview.
- FrancescoHai ricevuto una risposta dal datore di lavoro?Did you receive an answer from the employer?
- SofiaNon ancora, ma vivo nella speranza di un sì.Not yet, but I live in the hope of a yes.
- FrancescoSono sicuro che ti chiameranno presto.I am sure they will call you soon.
- SofiaGrazie, la mia unica speranza è quella.Thank you, that is my only hope.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry speranza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
