Translation of Italian word "riconoscere" to English
riconoscere
/rikoˈnoʃʃere/
Meaning
VerbTo identify from having encountered before; to acknowledge the existence or legality.
How to use
The Italian verb 'riconoscere' means 'to recognize, to acknowledge' (To identify from having encountered before; to acknowledge the existence or legality). It belongs to the second conjugation (-ere). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, to identify someone or something previously known, or to admit the truth/validity.
🇬🇧 English
to recognize, to acknowledge
Example
È importante saper riconoscere i propri errori per poter crescere professionalmente.
It is important to be able to recognize one's mistakes in order to grow professionally.
Nonostante gli anni trascorsi, sono riuscito a riconoscere la sua voce al telefono.
Despite the passing years, I was able to recognize his voice on the phone.
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- È importante saper riconoscere i propri errori per poter crescere professionalmente.— It is important to be able to recognize one's mistakes in order to grow professionally.
- Nonostante gli anni trascorsi, sono riuscito a riconoscere la sua voce al telefono.— Despite the passing years, I was able to recognize his voice on the phone.
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The Italian word "riconoscere" means "to recognize, to acknowledge" in English.
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