riserve
The Italian word for reserves is riserve.
The term refers to supplies of a particular resource that are kept back for future use.
Which one should you use?
You may also use scorte in certain contexts.
Did you know?
- In Italian sports commentary, a substitute player is often called a riserva rather than a 'substitute'. This treats the player as a resource kept back for the team's future use during the match.
- While riserve refers to stockpiles, the similar word riserva is used in wine labeling to denote a wine that has been aged longer than standard requirements.
- The phrase senza riserve is used to describe a feeling or an action that is total and unconditional, such as loving someone 'without reserves'.
Examples in context
- La banca ha aumentato le sue riserve di denaro.The bank has increased its financial reserves.
- Il parco nazionale è famoso per le sue riserve naturali.The national park is famous for its natural reserves.
- L'azienda ha accumulato grandi scorte di prodotti.The company has accumulated large reserves of products.
- Lo Stato ha garantito le scorte di petrolio per situazioni di emergenza.The State has ensured reserves of oil for emergency situations.
- Dobbiamo controllare le riserve di carburante.We need to check the fuel reserves.
- Le riserve di acqua sono molto basse.The water reserves are very low.
- L'azienda ha ampie riserve di cibo.The company has large food reserves.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing the supplies in their warehouse.
- SofiaLorenzo, quali sono le nostre riserve di caffè?Lorenzo, what are our coffee reserves?
- LorenzoSono quasi esaurite, Sofia.They are almost exhausted, Sofia.
- SofiaDobbiamo ordinarne subito.We must order more immediately.
- LorenzoSì, lo faccio ora.Yes, I'll do it now.
