aspettati

Aspettati is an Italian term that functions primarily as an adjective in its masculine plural form, and as the past participle aspettato when used in compound tenses. It translates to "expected" or "awaited" in English and is used to describe things that have been foreseen or anticipated. For example, tempi aspettati means “expected times,” and un esito aspettato means “an expected outcome.” When used in passive constructions, aspettati appears as the past participle with the auxiliary essere, as in i risultati sono stati aspettati, “the results were expected.”

In grammar, aspettati is the masculine plural form of the adjective and past participle. The corresponding feminine plural is aspettate, while the singular forms are aspettato (masculine) and aspettata (feminine). The word derives from the verb aspettare, meaning “to wait for” or “to expect,” which in turn comes from Latin exspectare. As an adjective, aspettati agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies; as a participle in compound tenses, it similarly agrees with the subject when used with essere.

Usage notes and limitations: aspettati is commonly found in formal or written Italian, especially in contexts discussing forecasts, predictions, or anticipated outcomes. It is not a standalone proper noun and does not designate a specific organization, concept, or location. Its meaning can be nuanced by context, particularly when contrasting what was expected with what occurred. Related forms include aspettato, aspettata, and the related noun esito, which can pair with aspettato to convey “the expected result.”