non rivelare

/non riˈveːlare/
verb phraseIntermediate not to reveal
general

To keep something secret or hidden, not to disclose information.

È importante non rivelare la password a estranei.

It's important not to reveal the password to strangers.

Non rivelare i dettagli del progetto prima dell'annuncio ufficiale.

Don't reveal the project details before the official announcement.

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Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to instruct someone to keep information confidential.

💡Pro Tip

Common Contexts

This phrase is frequently used in Italian when discussing confidentiality, such as in work settings, legal documents, or personal advice. It can also appear in media when characters are sworn to secrecy.

Gold Rule

Negation in Italian

The negation 'non' always precedes the verb in Italian. For compound tenses, 'non' comes before the auxiliary verb (e.g., 'non ho rivelato').

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines the negation 'non' (not) with the infinitive 'rivelare' (to reveal), derived from Latin 'revelare' (to unveil).

📝Usage Notes

Used in direct instructions or warnings to maintain confidentiality. Often appears in contexts like contracts, legal agreements, or personal advice.

Word Breakdown

non
not
negation
+
rivelare
to reveal
verb
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese