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rivolta
/riˈvɔlta/
uprising
La rivolta dei cittadini ha costretto il governo a dimettersi.
The citizens' uprising forced the government to resign.
formal
A rebellion against authority or an established system, often involving mass defiance.
La rivolta scoppiò dopo l'annuncio della nuova legge.
The uprising broke out after the announcement of the new law.
I soldati si unirono alla rivolta contro il loro comandante.
The soldiers joined the rebellion against their commander.
Often implies a sudden and violent act of defiance, but can also describe peaceful protests.
literary
A strong feeling of disgust or rejection towards something.
Sentiva una rivolta interiore ogni volta che vedeva quelle ingiustizie.
He felt a deep sense of revolt every time he saw those injustices.
Used in a figurative sense to describe moral or emotional rejection.
Collocations
rivolta popolarepopular uprisingscoppiare una rivoltato break out in revoltsopprimere una rivoltato suppress a revolt
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Pro Tip
Common mistake: 'rivolta' vs 'rivoluzione'
'Rivolta' refers to a specific uprising or rebellion, often sudden and localized. 'Rivoluzione' (revolution) implies a broader, systemic change, like the French Revolution.
Gold Rule
When to use 'rivolta'
Use 'rivolta' for acts of defiance against authority, whether violent or peaceful, but typically involving a group. For individual acts of defiance, use 'ribellione' (rebellion) or 'protesta' (protest).
Word Origin
From Latin *revolutio* (revolution, rebellion), derived from *revolvere* (to turn back, to roll back).
Usage Notes
In Italian, 'rivolta' often implies a more spontaneous or violent act than 'protesta' (protest) or 'ribellione' (rebellion). It can refer to both physical uprisings and strong emotional reactions.
Word Breakdown
ri-
prefix indicating repetition or intensification
prefix-volta
turn, from Latin *volvere* (to turn)
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