corrente di ritorno
/korˈrɛn.te di riˈtor.no/word by word
The English phrase "rip current" is translated into Italian as corrente di ritorno.
corrente di ritorno is the standard technical and common term used by lifeguards and meteorologists in Italy to describe a rip current.
Meaning: strong water flow (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase corrente di ritorno literally translates to "current of return".
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "rip currents", use correnti di ritorno.
How do you pronounce it?
/korˈrɛn.te di riˈtor.no/. The word has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In many Italian beach towns, instead of using technical terms, you might hear the local verb tirare, meaning 'to pull', to describe how the water is moving against your legs. It turns a noun into a physical sensation.
- The word ritorno in corrente di ritorno is not a native Italian word but was borrowed from the French word 'retour'.
- If you are buying a travel ticket in Italy, you use the same word ritorno from corrente di ritorno to ask for a 'return' ticket.
Examples in context
- Attenzione alla corrente di ritorno in questo punto.Watch out for the rip current at this spot.
- La corrente di ritorno è molto forte oggi.The rip current is very strong today.
- Non nuotare se c'è una corrente di ritorno.Do not swim if there is a rip current.
Example conversation
Matteo and Chiara are standing on a beach looking at the sea.
- MatteoChiara, guarda quella corrente di ritorno.Chiara, look at that rip current.
- ChiaraÈ pericolosa, meglio non entrare in acqua.It is dangerous, better not to go into the water.
- MatteoHai ragione, restiamo sulla sabbia.You are right, let's stay on the sand.
- ChiaraSì, è più sicuro per noi.Yes, it is safer for us.
