Italian Phrase
Che risultato speri?
Meaning
This phrase is used to inquire about someone's desired outcome or expectation regarding a specific situation, event, or decision. It directly asks what they wish to happen or what they are aiming for. It implies a sense of anticipation and interest in their personal hopes.
When to use
You would use this phrase when discussing an upcoming event, a project, a competition, or any situation where there's an uncertain outcome. It's suitable for asking a a friend about their hopes for an exam, a colleague about their expectations for a meeting, or a family member about their wishes for a future plan.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Cherisultatosperi
Che (interrogative adjective)
'Che' is used before a noun to ask 'what kind of' or 'which'. Here, it means 'what' in relation to 'risultato' (result).
Risultato (noun)
'Risultato' means 'result' or 'outcome'. It is a masculine singular noun in Italian.
Speri (verb 'sperare')
'Speri' is the second person singular (tu) conjugation of the verb 'sperare' (to hope). It is in the present indicative tense.
🗨In Conversation
Domani c'è la partita importante.
Tomorrow is the important match.
Sì, lo so! Che risultato speri?
Yes, I know! What result do you hope for?
✕Common Mistakes
Cosa risultato speri?
When asking 'what' before a noun like 'risultato' (result), 'che' is used as an interrogative adjective. 'Cosa' is typically used as a pronoun.
Che risultato sperare?
The verb 'sperare' (to hope) needs to be conjugated to match the implied subject 'tu' (you), resulting in 'speri' (second person singular present indicative).
↔Alternatives
Cosa ti aspetti?
What do you expect?
Qual è il tuo obiettivo?
What is your goal?
Cosa vorresti che succedesse?
What would you like to happen?
Cultural Tip
Italians often express their hopes and expectations quite openly, especially among friends and family. This phrase is a direct way to engage in such a conversation and is generally considered polite, showing genuine interest in the other person's perspective. In more formal settings, you might use slightly more indirect phrasing, but 'Che risultato speri?' is common in everyday interactions.