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Expression
Neutral
Meaning
Wishing someone success.
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Cultural Background
Italians often use 'In bocca al lupo' instead of 'Buona fortuna' to avoid tempting fate. Superstitions are stronger; sometimes people avoid wishing luck entirely to prevent bad luck.
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Sound like a local
Use 'In bocca al lupo' for exams and interviews. It shows you know the culture.
Meaning
Wishing someone success.
🎯
Sound like a local
Use 'In bocca al lupo' for exams and interviews. It shows you know the culture.
Test Yourself
Select the correct adjective for 'fortuna'.
____ fortuna!
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Buona
Fortuna is feminine singular.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Select the correct adjective for 'fortuna'.
Choose
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____ fortuna!
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Buona
Fortuna is feminine singular.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is perfectly polite.
Related Phrases
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In bocca al lupo
similarInto the wolf's mouth
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Auguri
similarBest wishes
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