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ribelle

rebellious

adjective ree-BEHL-leh Less Common

Origin: from Latin rebellis

Also means

rebel

Usage Note

Ribelle works as both adjective (rebellious) and noun (a rebel), with one form for both genders in the singular and ribelli in the plural. It often describes unruly hair, capelli ribelli, as well as defiant people. The related verb is ribellarsi (to rebel).

Examples

"È un'adolescente ribelle."

Natural Translation

She is a rebellious teenager.

Literal Translation

She-is a teenager rebellious.

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