What does ritengo in Italian mean?
What is the meaning of the word ritengo in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ritengo in Italian.
The word ritengo in Italian means believe, consider yourself, keep, restrain, be unable to approve, be unable to accept, consider inappropriate, consider worthwhile. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word ritengo
believeverbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (credere, reputare) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Ti ritenevo una persona intelligente. I believed that you were an intelligent person. |
consider yourselfverbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (pensare di sé) (transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.") Si ritiene un esperto di cucina, ma i suoi piatti fanno semplicemente schifo! He considers himself to be an expert cook but the dishes he makes are disgusting! |
keepverbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (formale (trattenere [qc] per sé) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Parte del salario sarà ritenuta dall'azienda. Part of the salary will be retained by the company. |
restrainverbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (contenere, frenare) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Dobbiamo ritenere l'avanzare del nemico. We have to hold back the enemy's advances. |
be unable to approve, be unable to accept
(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.") |
consider inappropriate
(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.") |
consider worthwhile
(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.") Non ritengo opportuno che tu parli con il mio cliente. I don't consider it worthwhile for you to speak with my client. |
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