English Sentence:

Luisa hoped for a marriage proposal from Giovanni, but she is still a spinster.

Italian Translation:

Luisa sperava in una proposta di matrimonio da parte di Giovanni, ma è ancora zitella.

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Words used:

sperare

to hope

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in

1. in 2. at 3. to 4. on

Here: in

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una

1. a, an (feminine singular) 2. one

Here: a, an (feminine singular)

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proposta di matrimonio f.

marriage proposal

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da parte di

1. on behalf of 2. aside 3. by the side of

Here: on behalf of

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ma

but, however

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è

1. is 2. (you) are (formal)

Here: is

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ancora

1. again 2. still 3. yet 4. even

Here: still

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zitella f.   (Pl: zitelle)

spinster

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