Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| riconciliazione | /ri.kon.t͡ʃi.ljatˈt͡sjo.ne/ | feminine |
| ravvicinamento | /rav.vi.t͡ʃi.naˈmen.to/ | masculine |
Both words refer to the re-establishment of friendly relations, but they focus on different aspects of the process. riconciliazione is typically used when referring to the restoration of harmony, often in an emotional or formal sense. ravvicinamento is used to describe a rapprochement or the narrowing of gaps between political entities or groups.
What does it mean word for word?
The word riconciliazione is formed from the prefix ri- meaning 'again' and conciliazione meaning 'reconciliation' or 'conciliation'.
Which one should you use?
riconciliazione implies a formal or emotional restoration of harmony. In contrast, ravvicinamento is often used to describe a rapprochement or the act of bringing entities closer together.
How does it change in a sentence?
riconciliazione is a feminine noun and requires feminine articles such as la or una. ravvicinamento is a masculine noun and requires masculine articles such as il or un.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ri.kon.tʃi.ljatˈtsjo.ne/. It has 6 syllables, with the stress on the 5th syllable.
Did you know?
- The word riconciliazione is used in the Catholic Church to describe the Sacrament of Penance, often called the 'Sacrament of Reconciliation'.
- In a legal context, conciliazione refers to a specific stage of a civil trial where a judge attempts to help parties reach an agreement before the case proceeds.
- The word ravvicinamento contains the root vicino, which means 'near'. This makes the word literally translate to the 'act of making something near again'.
Examples in context
- la riconciliazione tra le partiThe reconciliation between the parties
- La riconciliazione tra i due paesi è difficile.The reconciliation between the two countries is difficult.
- Speriamo in una riconciliazione tra le famiglie.We hope for a reconciliation between the families.
- Cerchiamo una riconciliazione dopo l'ennesima lite.We are seeking a reconciliation after yet another argument.
Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are discussing a recent fight between their friends.
- ChiaraAlessandro, credi che ci sarà una riconciliazione?Alessandro, do you think there will be a reconciliation?
- AlessandroSpero di sì, ma serve tempo.I hope so, but it takes time.
- ChiaraLei è molto arrabbiata con lui.She is very angry with him.
- AlessandroLo so, ma la riconciliazione è possibile.I know, but reconciliation is possible.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “reconciliation” translations and entries riconciliazione, ravvicinamento, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
