ripercussione
repercussion
noun ree-per-koos-SYOH-neh Rare
Origin: From Latin repercussio, from repercutere (to strike back).
Also means
consequence
Usage Note
Ripercussione is almost always used in the plural (ripercussioni) when discussing knock-on effects of an event or decision. It is typically followed by su (ripercussioni sulla salute — 'repercussions for health'). The singular is possible in formal writing but feels stilted in speech.
Examples
"La crisi avrà ripercussioni sull'economia locale."
Natural Translation
The crisis will have repercussions on the local economy.

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