rivelare
/ri.veˈla.re/To make known something that was previously hidden, secret, or unknown.
Il detective ha rivelato l'identità del colpevole.
The detective revealed the culprit's identity.
La ricerca scientifica ha rivelato nuovi dati sul cambiamento climatico.
Scientific research has revealed new data on climate change.
Often used in contexts of uncovering truths, facts, or hidden information.
To disclose or make public information that was intended to be kept private.
Il documento rivela informazioni riservate.
The document reveals confidential information.
Common in legal, journalistic, or official contexts.
To show or display something that was previously concealed.
La luna rivela la sua bellezza nel buio della notte.
The moon reveals its beauty in the darkness of the night.
Used in poetic or descriptive language to indicate something becoming visible.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Prepositions
Use 'a' when revealing something to someone (e.g., 'rivelare qualcosa a qualcuno').
⚡Gold Rule
Conjugation Note
The verb is regular and follows the '-are' conjugation pattern (e.g., io rivelo, tu riveli, lui/lei rivela).
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'revelare', meaning 'to unveil' or 'to disclose', composed of 're-' (back, again) + 'velare' (to veil).
📝Usage Notes
Common in both everyday and formal contexts. Often used with direct objects (e.g., 'rivelare un segreto'). The reflexive form 'rivelarsi' means 'to turn out to be' or 'to reveal oneself' (e.g., 'La situazione si è rivelata difficile').