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eventuale

possible · any

Definition & meaning

Eventuale means possible, potential, or contingent: something that may happen or be relevant, but is not certain.

In administrative or formal contexts, it can also mean any, as in “any additional costs.”

It is a false friend of English “eventual,” which usually means “happening in the end.”

Grammar & Word origin

  • An adjective used for both masculine and feminine singular nouns; the plural is eventuali.
  • It comes from Latin eventus, meaning “outcome” or “occurrence.”
  • It is related to evento , meaning “event.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • possibile — “possible”; broader and does not necessarily suggest a contingency.
  • potenziale — “potential”; emphasizes capacity or future possibility.
  • certo — “certain”; the opposite in terms of likelihood.
  • sicuro — “sure” or “certain”; emphasizes confidence rather than mere possibility.

Common phrases & collocations

  • eventuali problemi — any potential problems
  • eventuali modifiche — any possible changes
  • in caso di eventuali ritardi — in the event of any delays

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Examples

Porto una giacca per un'eventuale pioggia.adjective

I bring a jacket for possible rain.

Hai considerato le eventuali conseguenze della tua scelta?adjective

Have you considered the possible consequences of your choice?

L'eventuale rimborso verrà accreditato sul tuo conto.adjective

Any refund will be credited to your account.

Questi soldi serviranno per eventuali spese extra.Word type unavailable

This money will be used for any possible extra expenses.

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