in case

nel caso in cui

Introduce qualcosa che potrebbe succedere dopo e per cui ci si prepara adesso.

In inglese semplice: Do something now because another thing might happen later.

• Take a coat in case it gets cold.
• I saved a copy in case my computer failed.
• Should we buy extra food in case more guests come?

Come si usa: in case + clause (Take your keys in case I leave early.)

Sinonimi: as a precaution against the possibility that

Espressioni comuni: just in case, in case something happens, in case it rains

se, nel caso in cui

Introduce una situazione da cui dipende ciò che accadrà dopo.

In inglese semplice: Use this to say what will happen if a particular situation occurs.

• In case you need me, call.
• In case she calls, tell her I am busy.
• In case anything goes wrong, who should we contact?

Come si usa: in case + clause (In case you need help, call this number.)

Sinonimi: if

Espressioni comuni: in case you need, in case anything happens, in case someone calls

in caso di, nel caso in cui

Indica una precauzione presa perché potrebbe verificarsi un evento o una situazione indesiderata.

In inglese semplice: Do something because an unwanted event or situation is possible.

• Keep a torch in case of a power cut.
• We checked again in case we had missed a name.
• She kept a spare key in case of trouble.

Come si usa: in case of + noun (Keep some cash in case of an emergency.); in case + clause (Check the list in case we forgot someone.)

Sinonimi: as a precaution against

Espressioni comuni: just in case, in case of fire, in case of emergency

in caso di, se

Indica una situazione che deve verificarsi perché succeda qualcos’altro.

In inglese semplice: This introduces a situation that must happen for something else to follow.

• In case of illness, stay home.
• What happens in case the bus is late?
• The ticket is refunded in case of cancellation.

Come si usa: in case of + noun (In case of cancellation, you will receive a refund.); in case + clause (What should we do in case nobody arrives?)

Sinonimi: if, in the event of

Espressioni comuni: in case of failure, in case of illness, in case she comes