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riscontro

feedback

noun ree-SKON-troh Rare

Origin: From riscontrare (to compare, to verify), from ri- + scontrare (to encounter).

Also means

confirmation

Usage Note

Riscontro is masculine and is used in formal and professional language: dare riscontro a una mail (to reply to an email) and trovare riscontro (to find confirmation). It is not an everyday word; in informal speech risposta (reply) or conferma (confirmation) is preferred. Learners should note it is distinct from scontro (clash, collision).

Examples

"Non ho ancora ricevuto riscontro alla mia email."

Natural Translation

I have not yet received a reply to my email.

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