ricaricare
/ri.ka.riˈka.re/
To reload in Italian is ricaricare.
The verb is used when you need to refresh a copy of a program in memory or of a web page on screen.
Meaning: to refresh a copy of a program in memory or of a web page on screen (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The verb is built from the base verb caricare, which means to load.
How does it change in a sentence?
ricaricare is a regular -are verb. The third-person singular present indicative form is ricarica (he/she/it reloads), and the past participle is ricaricato (reloaded).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ri.ka.riˈka.re/. It has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- In a physical sense, ricaricare is the same verb used for reloading a firearm or a weapon.
- In a non-digital context, ricaricare is the standard term for topping up a prepaid SIM card or a transit pass.
- In Italian, caricare can describe a person's emotional state, such as being 'loaded' with tension or excitement.
Examples in context
- Devi ricaricare la pagina del browser.You need to reload the browser page.
- Prova a ricaricare il sito web.Try to reload the website.
- Sto cercando di ricaricare l'applicazione.I am trying to reload the application.
Example conversation
Chiara is helping Alessandro fix a technical issue on his computer.
- ChiaraIl sito non funziona bene, Alessandro.The site is not working well, Alessandro.
- AlessandroProvo a ricaricare la pagina subito.I will try to reload the page immediately.
- ChiaraSì, prova a ricaricare tutto.Yes, try to reload everything.
- AlessandroSì, adesso è tornato a funzionare.Yes, now it is working again.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ricaricare, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
