What does atteso in Italian mean?
What is the meaning of the word atteso in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use atteso in Italian.
The word atteso in Italian means waited, expected, awaited, wait, wait for, await, expect, long awaited. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word atteso
waitedparticipio passato (pp di attendere) (verb, past participle: Verb form used descriptively or to form verbs--for example, "the locked door," "The door has been locked.") Il presidente è atteso da un momento all'altro. The President is expected any moment now. |
expectedaggettivo (previsto, aspettato) (adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.") Non abbiamo raggiunto l'obiettivo atteso, dobbiamo impegnarci di più. We haven't reached the expected goal, we need to try harder. |
awaitedaggettivo (figurato (cercato, sospirato) (adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.") L'atteso ritorno sulle scene del famoso attore si rivelò un trionfo. The actor's long-awaited return to the big screen was a triumph. |
waitverbo intransitivo (aspettare) (intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.") Attenda in linea, ora le passo l'ufficio del Presidente. Please wait (or: hold) and I'll put you through to the Chairman's office. |
wait forverbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (aspettare [qlcn]) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Ci hanno detto che dobbiamo attendere il dottore ancora un'ora. They have told us that we need to wait for the doctor another hour. |
awaitverbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (subire in futuro) (figurative) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Mi attende una settimana impegnativa al lavoro. I have a hard week at work waiting for me. |
expectverbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (augurarsi, aspettarsi) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Dopo la figuraccia che ci ha fatto fare mi attendo come minimo una telefonata di scuse. After making us look so bad I would expect at the very least an apologetic phone call. |
long awaitedlocuzione aggettivale (lungamente atteso) Finalmente è arrivato il tanto atteso momento. The long awaited moment has finally come. |
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