What does risentire in Italian mean?

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

The word risentire in Italian means hear again, hear again, be affected by, feel the effect of, show, betray, convey, take offence. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word risentire

hear again

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (ascoltare di nuovo)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Mi fai risentire quel bellissimo brano che mi hai suonato l'ultima volta?
I'd like to hear that lovely song you played to me again.

hear again

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (percepire di nuovo)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ho risentito dei rumori strani provenire dal muro e credo siano dei topi.
I heard strange noises from the wall again, and think it must be mice.

be affected by, feel the effect of

verbo intransitivo (conseguenze negative)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
La salute di mio figlio ha risentito molto dell'inverno freddissimo di quest'anno.
My son's health was badly affected by this year's freezing winter.

show, betray, convey

verbo intransitivo (subire l'influenza)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La pittura espressionista risentiva del clima di insicurezza dell'epoca.
ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. The song conveyed the heartbreaking desperation of its author.

take offence

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (offendersi)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Lucia si risente molto facilmente di qualsiasi cosa le si dica.
Lucia easily takes offence at anything she is told.

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