casuale

random

adjective kah-ZWAH-leh Rare

Origin: From Latin casualis, from casus (chance, fall).

Also means

chance, coincidental

Usage Note

Casuale is a false friend for English speakers: it means 'random' or 'chance', NOT 'casual' (informal). The Italian for casual/informal is informale or casual (borrowed). Per caso and casualmente are the adverb equivalents. Plural is casuali.

Examples

"È stato un incontro del tutto casuale."

Natural Translation

It was a completely chance encounter.

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