What does ricoperto in Italian mean?

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

The word ricoperto in Italian means covered, cover, dress, bedeck, lavish, shower, perform, fulfill. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ricoperto

covered

aggettivo (rivestito completamente)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
A merenda ho mangiato un gelato ricoperto di panna montata.

cover, dress, bedeck

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (coprire, rivestire)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ogni inverno le statue vengono ricoperte con dei teli protettivi per non essere danneggiate dalla neve.
Every winter the statues are covered with protective canvases to stop them being damaged by the snow.

lavish, shower

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (figurato (colmare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Mi ha ricoperto di gentilezze.
He showered me with compliments.

perform, fulfill

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (rivestire una carica) (job)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Dopo aver ricoperto la carica di vicepresidente per dieci anni è finalmente riuscito a diventare presidente.
After having performed his duties as vice chairman for ten years, he finally managed to become chairman.

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