recessione
/re.t͡ʃesˈsjo.ne/feminine
The Italian word for recession is recessione.
recessione is a feminine noun referring to a period of reduced economic activity. To specify that an economy is 'in recession', you use the preposition 'in' followed by recessione, forming the phrase in recessione.
Meaning: period of reduced economic activity (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of recessione is recessioni.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /re.tʃesˈsjo.ne/.
Did you know?
- The adjective form recessivo is used in biology to describe 'recessive' genes, showing how the root of 'recessione' can mean 'hidden' or 'moving back' in different contexts.
- While recessione is a formal term, Italians might use the verb andare a rotoli to describe an economy or business that is 'going down the drain' during a recession.
- The word recessione shares a root with recesso, which in Italian legal terms refers to the right to withdraw from a contract.
Examples in context
- Noi siamo in recessione.We're in a recession.Tatoeba #2037817 by Guybrush88, translation #1893641 by CK
- La recessione sta finendo.The recession is coming to an end.Tatoeba #2731140 by Guybrush88, translation #2731141 by CM
- L'economia è entrata in recessione.The economy has entered a recession.Tatoeba #375464 by Pharamp, translation #237996 by CK
- L'economia è in recessioneThe economy is in recession
- Nel 2008, c'è stata una grande recessione in tutto il mondoIn 2008, there was a major recession worldwide
- Le aziende stanno licenziando dipendenti a causa della recessioneCompanies are laying off employees due to the recession
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Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are discussing the current financial news.
- SofiaHai letto che c'è una nuova recessione?Did you read that there is a new recession?
- MatteoSì, purtroppo i prezzi stanno aumentando.Yes, unfortunately prices are increasing.
- SofiaSpero che questa recessione non duri a lungo.I hope this recession doesn't last long.
- MatteoSperiamo, Sofia, perché è un momento difficile.Let's hope so, Sofia, because it's a difficult time.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “recession” translations and entries recessione, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
