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rivelazione

revelation

noun ree-veh-lah-TSYOH-neh Rare

Origin: From Latin revelatio (an unveiling), from revelare (to unveil).

Also means

disclosure

Usage Note

Rivelazione is feminine (la rivelazione, pl le rivelazioni). It can refer to a religious revelation, a surprising disclosure, or a person who turns out to be unexpectedly impressive: È stata la rivelazione della stagione (She was the revelation of the season). Do not confuse with rivelatore (revealing, as in uno sguardo rivelatore).

Examples

"La sua rivelazione ha sorpreso tutti i presenti."

Natural Translation

His revelation surprised everyone present.

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