appena sposati
In Italian, "just married" is translated as appena sposati.
This phrase is used to describe a couple who has very recently wed.
What does it mean word for word?
The word appena means "just" or "barely", and sposati is the plural form of "married".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form you use depends on who you are describing. Use the default form appena sposati for a couple (masculine or mixed gender) or a group of married people. If you are referring to a single man who has just married, use appena sposato. If referring to a single woman who has just married, use appena sposata.
Did you know?
- In Italy, couples who are appena sposati are often showered with confetti, which are not pieces of paper but sugar-coated almonds representing health, wealth and happiness.
- The word appena is derived from the Vulgar Latin phrase *ad poenam*, which literally means 'to the point of pain' or 'with difficulty'.
- In Italian, the word sposarsi is a reflexive verb, which literally translates to 'to marry oneself'.
Examples in context
- Appena sposati.Just married.This sentence is useful for saying "Just married."Tatoeba #4581531 by Guybrush88, translation #872152 by U2FS
- Marco e Giulia sono appena sposati.Marco and Giulia are just married.
- Chiamate i freschi sposini per il brindisi!Call the just married couple for the toast!
- Guardali, sono appena sposati.Look at them, they are just married.
- Siamo appena sposati e siamo molto felici.We are just married and we are very happy.
Example conversation
Martina and Matteo see a couple leaving a church.
- MartinaGuarda quel ragazzo e la sua sposa.Look at that guy and his bride.
- MatteoSembrano proprio appena sposati!They look like they are just married!
- MartinaSì, hanno un'aria radiosa.Yes, they look radiant.
- MatteoÈ un momento bellissimo per loro.It is a beautiful moment for them.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries appena, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
