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esultare

to exult, to rejoice

verb eh-zool-TAH-reh Rare

Origin: From Latin exsultare, from ex- + saltare (to leap).

Usage Note

Esultare is a regular -are verb conjugated with avere. It expresses intense public joy, typically at a sports victory or momentous news: la folla esulta. It is more elevated than gioire or festeggiare and often appears in journalism and commentary.

Examples

"I tifosi esultano dopo il gol."

Natural Translation

The fans are rejoicing after the goal.

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