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How do you say "to rest" in Italian?
riposare
In Italian, "to rest" is riposare.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced ri-po-SAH-reh. The stress falls on the second 'a'.
Grammar notes
Riposare is a regular -are verb. Past participle is riposato. It takes avere in perfect tenses.
Example sentence
Dopo il lavoro, io riposo.
After work, I rest.
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How to remember riposare
Riposare starts with 'ri', suggesting you do something again, and you rest to recover.
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Questions about riposare
How do you say "to rest" in Italian?
In Italian, "to rest" is riposare. It is a noun.
How is riposare written in Italian?
riposare is written using the standard Italian script.
How is riposare used in a sentence?
Use riposare as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Dopo il lavoro, io riposo. (After work, I rest.).
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