A1 — Beginnerverb
sperare
to hope
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
augurarsidesiderareaspettarsiconfidareattendere
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
disperarerassegnarsitemeredubitarerinunciare
Usage note
'Sperare' is to hope. 'Augurarsi' is to wish for oneself. 'sperare che' requires the subjunctive.
Example
"Spera di ricevere buone notizie domani."
"She hopes to receive good news tomorrow."
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