non confermato
The English phrase unconfirmed is translated into Italian as non confermato.
Non confermato is used to describe something that is not finally established, settled or confirmed.
Meaning: not finally established, settled or confirmed (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the negation non (not) and the past participle confermato (confirmed).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies, so use non confermata for feminine singular nouns, non confermati for masculine plural nouns and non confermate for feminine plural nouns.
Did you know?
- In the context of religious sacraments, particularly the Confirmation, a person who is 'unconfirmed' is described as non cresimato. The word confermato is rarely used for this specific spiritual status.
- To say something is 'unconfirmed' in a skeptical or ironic way, Italians might use the phrase si dice, which literally means 'it is said'. This shifts the focus from the lack of confirmation to the presence of gossip.
- In Italian journalism, instead of saying something is 'unconfirmed', reporters often use the phrase resta da verificare, meaning 'it remains to be verified'.
Examples in context
- Non abbiamo ancora ricevuto una confermaWe haven't received a confirmation yet.
- Non sono sicuro se la festa si faràI'm not sure if the party will happen.
- Non è certo che venga domaniIt's not certain that he/she will come tomorrow.
- È solo una teoria non provataIt's just an unconfirmed theory.
- Non abbiamo ancora una risposta confermata.We don't have a confirmed answer yet.
- Non è mai stata provata l'efficacia di questo medicinale.The effectiveness of this medicine has never been confirmed.
- Non è ancora sicuro se saranno ospiti della cerimonia.It's still unconfirmed if they will be guests at the ceremony.
- Le voci non confermateThe unconfirmed rumors
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are discussing an upcoming business trip.
- LorenzoHai prenotato l'hotel per Giulia?Did you book the hotel for Giulia?
- GiuliaSì, ma l'orario è ancora non confermato.Yes, but the time is still unconfirmed.
- LorenzoQuando riceverai la notizia?When will you receive the news?
- GiuliaDovrei sapere tutto domani mattina.I should know everything tomorrow morning.
