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ravvicinato

close-range, close-up

adjective rahv-vee-chee-NAH-toh Rare
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Also means

closely spaced (in time)

Usage Note

Ravvicinato literally means 'brought close together' (from ravvicinare, to bring nearer). It is common in phrases like a distanza ravvicinata (at close range) or incontri ravvicinati (close encounters — including the film title Incontri ravvicinati del terzo tipo). When referring to time it means events closely spaced: appuntamenti ravvicinati (back-to-back appointments).

Examples

"Il fotografo scattò da distanza ravvicinata."

Natural Translation

The photographer shot from close range.

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