A2🔤 Letters O & P
Italian word
occasione
opportunity, occasion; bargain (good deal)
Looks like
occasion
a particular time or event; a special event
⚠️ The trap
In English 'occasion' is mainly a time or event. In Italian 'occasione' also means a great deal or bargain — 'articolo d'occasione' = a sale item or second-hand bargain. 'Cogliere l'occasione' = to seize the opportunity.
To say "a particular time or event; a special event" in Italian:
occasione (covers opportunity AND bargain)
"occasione" in English means:
opportunity, occasion; bargain (good deal)
Example
"Ho comprato questo divano di occasione."
"I bought this sofa as a bargain / second-hand deal."
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