Italian Word · Intermediate
inaspettato/a
unexpected
Pronunciation: i-na-spet-TA-to
Meaning
Something that happens without being anticipated or foreseen.
Example
La sua visita è stata del tutto inaspettata.
His visit was completely unexpected.
Practice tips
- Practice inaspettato/a out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian word is for intermediate-level learners.