ristrutturazione

restructuring, renovation

noun ree-strut-too-rah-TSYOH-neh Less Common

Origin: From ristrutturare ('to restructure') + -zione, from Latin re- + structura.

Also means

reorganization, overhaul

Usage Note

Ristrutturazione applies to both building renovation (ristrutturazione dell'appartamento = apartment renovation) and organizational or financial restructuring (ristrutturazione aziendale = corporate restructuring). Italians regularly undertake home ristrutturazioni and there are specific tax deductions (bonus ristrutturazione) for them.

Examples

"La ristrutturazione della cucina è costata molto."

Natural Translation

The kitchen renovation cost a lot.

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