ricognizione
/ri.koɲ.ɲitˈt͡sjo.ne/
Recon is translated into Italian as ricognizione.
The term ricognizione is used to mean reconnaissance. In the specific context of exploring unknown territories, the formal word Esplorazione can also be used to mean exploration.
Meaning: reconnaissance (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ricognizione is ricognizioni.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 4th syllable. The IPA is /ri.koɲ.ɲitˈtsjo.ne/.
Did you know?
- In Italian legal terms, a ricognizione is a specific type of court procedure where a judge inspects a person or thing to preserve evidence before it changes.
- If you are talking about a 'recon' of a film set or a venue, an Italian might prefer the word sopralluogo, which literally means 'over-going'.
- The word ricognizione shares the same Latin root as the English word 'recognize', meaning the two words are distant linguistic cousins.
Examples in context
- Abbiamo fatto una ricognizione prima di scegliere l'itinerario per il viaggio.We did some recon before choosing the travel itinerary.
- La ricognizione è stata completata con successo.The reconnaissance was completed successfully.
- Dobbiamo fare una ricognizione del terreno.We need to do a reconnaissance of the terrain.
- La ricognizione aerea ha rilevato molti movimenti.The aerial reconnaissance detected many movements.
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are discussing a hiking trip.
- MatteoFacciamo una ricognizione del sentiero prima di partire?Shall we do a reconnaissance of the path before leaving?
- MartinaSì, è meglio controllare lo stato del percorso.Yes, it is better to check the state of the route.
- MatteoAllora partiamo subito per la ricognizione.Then let's leave right away for the reconnaissance.
- MartinaVa bene, prendo la mappa.Alright, I'll grab the map.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ricognizione, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ricognizione, CC BY-SA 4.0.
