What does retto in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word retto in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use retto in Italian.

The word retto in Italian means straight, right, upright, rectum, right, correct, precise, bear, support, carry, withstand, handle, last, hold out, stand, hang on, hold on, stand, hold, rest on, depend on, rely on, stand, support, bear, right angle. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word retto

straight

aggettivo (dritto)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il righello permette di tracciare linee rette.

right

aggettivo (angolo: 90 gradi) (angle, geometry)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
L'angolo retto del tavolo permette di accostarlo alle pareti.

upright

aggettivo (figurato (onesto, corretto) (figurative)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Dario è una persona retta ed educata.

rectum

sostantivo maschile (parte dell'intestino) (anatomy)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il proctologo esaminerà il retto.

right, correct, precise

aggettivo (figurato (esatto)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Non è certo questo il retto utilizzo di un ombrello.

bear, support, carry

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (sostenere fisicamente)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Questi enormi contrafforti reggono il peso dell'altissima navata.
These huge buttresses support (or: bear) the weight of the very tall nave.

withstand, handle

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (affrontare con successo)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Sono riuscito a reggere il forte stress prima degli esami e adesso che li ho superati brillantemente mi sento molto meglio.
I managed to handle the strong stress before the exams and now that I've passed them with flying colours I feel much better.

last, hold out, stand

verbo intransitivo (non cambiare)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
La cattedrale ha retto alla prova del tempo ed è più bella che mai.
The cathedral has stood the test of time and is as beautiful as ever.

hang on, hold on

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (aggrapparsi)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Se perdi l'equilibrio puoi reggerti a questa maniglia.
If you lose your balance you can hold (or: hang) on to this handle.

stand, hold

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (figurato (stare in piedi)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Dopo tutto l'alcol bevuto non riusciva nemmeno a reggersi in piedi.
After all the alcohol he had drunk he wasn't even able to stand on his feet.

rest on, depend on, rely on

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (essere fondato su [qlcs]) (figurative)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Questa teoria economica si regge sull'assunto di condizioni ideali di mercato.
This economic theory relies on the assumption of ideal market conditions.

stand, support, bear

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (figurato, colloquiale (sopportare) (figurative)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Io quel Luca proprio non le reggo.
I really can't stand that Luca!

right angle

sostantivo maschile (geometria (tipo di angolo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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