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imprevisto

unforeseen event

noun eem-preh-VEES-toh Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: From im- (not) + previsto (foreseen), past participle of prevedere.

Also means

unexpected occurrence

Usage Note

Imprevisto as a noun means an unexpected event or hitch: salvo imprevisti ('barring unforeseen circumstances') is a very common Italian phrase. As an adjective it means 'unexpected' or 'unplanned'. The plural imprevisti is commonly used: ci sono stati degli imprevisti (there were some unexpected problems).

Examples

"Salvo imprevisti, arriveremo domani mattina."

Natural Translation

Barring any unforeseen events, we will arrive tomorrow morning.

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