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auspicato

Auspicato is the Italian past participle of the verb auspicare, and can function as an adjective meaning “hoped-for” or “desired,” often used to denote something considered favorable or expected. In modern Italian, the term signals an intention or outcome that is wished for or anticipated, without implying certainty.

Etymology

The word derives from Latin auspicare, itself linked to auspex, a bird-watcher who interpreted omens from birds.

Usage

Auspicato is common in formal and written Italian. It typically accompanies nouns to indicate desirability: una

Examples

La riforma è stata presentata come auspicata dal governo. Si auspicano investimenti per stimolare la crescita.

See also

Auspicare, auspicio, auspici, auspicious (in translated or comparative contexts). The related noun auspicio refers to the

The
practice
of
reading
signs
and
seeking
favorable
outcomes
gave
rise
to
the
broader
figurative
sense
of
seeking
or
hoping
for
favorable
results,
which
persists
in
contemporary
usage
as
auspicare
and
auspicato.
soluzione
auspicata
(a
hoped-for
solution),
un
esito
auspicato
(a
hoped-for
outcome),
misure
auspicabili
(desirable
measures).
It
can
describe
actions
or
policies:
misure
auspicabili,
cambiamento
auspicato.
As
a
predicate
adjective,
it
appears
in
contexts
such
as
È
auspicato
che
si
raggiunga
un
accordo,
though
more
often
the
verb
auspicare
is
used
in
subordinate
clauses:
Si
auspicano
misure.
The
term
conveys
optimism
and
positive
expectation
without
asserting
certainty.
L’esito
auspicato
della
trattativa
sarà
annunciato
domani.
omen
or
sign,
while
auspicare
and
auspicato
focus
on
the
act
of
hoping
for
a
favorable
result.