Translation of Italian word "ritenere" to English
ritenere
/riteˈnere/
Meaning
VerbTo consider or hold an opinion; to judge something to be of a certain character.
How to use
The Italian verb 'ritenere' means 'to believe, to consider, to deem' (To consider or hold an opinion; to judge something to be of a certain character). It belongs to the second conjugation (-ere). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. Native speakers frequently use 'ritenere' in the passato prossimo rather than the passato remoto in everyday conversation, especially in northern and central Italy.
🇬🇧 English
to believe, to consider, to deem
Example
Ritengo che sia fondamentale ascoltare tutte le parti coinvolte prima di giudicare.
I believe that it is essential to listen to all parties involved before judging.
Gli esperti ritengono improbabile un ulteriore rialzo dei tassi d'interesse a breve termine.
Experts consider a further short-term interest rate hike unlikely.
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- Ritengo che sia fondamentale ascoltare tutte le parti coinvolte prima di giudicare.— I believe that it is essential to listen to all parties involved before judging.
- Gli esperti ritengono improbabile un ulteriore rialzo dei tassi d'interesse a breve termine.— Experts consider a further short-term interest rate hike unlikely.
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The Italian word "ritenere" means "to believe, to consider, to deem" in English.
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