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desperate

/dɪˈspɛrət/
disperato

I am desperate to get to the airport on time.

Sono disperato di arrivare all'aeroporto a tempo.


◆ Cosa significa veramente
In Italian, 'desperate' is often used to describe a situation where someone is extremely anxious or worried.
¶ Significato letterale
extreme anxiety or worry
Scomposizione letterale
rootextreme anxiety or worry
◇ Immagine mentale
A person who is desperate is often described as being anxious or worried.
◈ Quando usarlo
A person who is desperate to get a loan to save their business is often described as being extremely anxious or worried.
◉ Nota culturale
In Italian culture, being desperate is often seen as a sign of weakness, but it can also be a sign of determination and perseverance.
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disperato

She was desperate to get a loan to save her business.

Era disperata di ottenere un prestito per salvare la sua azienda.

In Italian, 'desperate' is often used to describe a situation where someone is extremely anxious or worried.

Collocazioni

in a desperate situationin una situazione disperata

Sinonimi

desperatodisperato

Antonimi

non disperatonon disperato

Origine della parola

English: from Old French desesperé, from Latin desesperare.

Note d'uso

In English, 'desperate' can be used to describe a situation where someone is extremely anxious or worried, or to describe someone who is willing to do anything to achieve a goal.

Analisi della parola

root
extreme anxiety or worry
adjective
Dizionario Inglese-Italiano

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