B2💼 Business
Italian word
eventuale
possible, potential, contingent (if it occurs)
Looks like
eventual
happening at some later time; final
⚠️ The trap
This is one of the most dangerous false friends in business Italian. 'Eventuale' means 'possible/potential', NOT 'eventual/final'. Translating 'eventual agreement' as 'eventuale accordo' implies the agreement might not happen at all.
To say "happening at some later time; final" in Italian:
eventuale (possible); finale (eventual/final)
"eventuale" in English means:
possible, potential, contingent (if it occurs)
Example
"Segnalate eventuali problemi al responsabile."
"Report any potential problems to the manager."
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