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rivolere

to want back

verb ree-voh-LEH-reh Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Also means

to reclaim

Usage Note

Rivolere is a compound of ri- (again) + volere (to want), meaning to want something back or to want something again. It follows the irregular conjugation of volere: rivoglio, rivuoi, rivuole… It takes avere as its auxiliary. It is informal and conversational: rivoglio i miei soldi ('I want my money back').

Examples

"Rivoglio il mio libro al più presto."

Natural Translation

I want my book back as soon as possible.

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