ricevuto
/ri.t͡ʃeˈvu.to/
In Italian, the English phrase "roger" is expressed as ricevuto.
The word ricevuto is used as an interjection to mean "received".
Meaning: received (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /ri.tʃeˈvu.to/.
Did you know?
- Using ricevuto in a non-radio context can make you sound like a character in a military film or a police procedural.
- Italian lacks a direct equivalent to the 'Roger' name-based origin of the English term, as ricevuto is purely functional and descriptive.
- While ricevuto is the standard translation, Italian radio operators often use the English word 'roger' directly to ensure clarity in international aviation and maritime contexts.
Examples in context
- Ricevuto!Roger!This example shows how to use ricevuto as a standalone exclamation.Tatoeba #5419351 by Guybrush88, translation #1165072 by mookeee
Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are communicating via walkie-talkie during a hiking trip.
- SofiaAlessandro, mi senti?Alessandro, can you hear me?
- AlessandroSì, ricevuto.Yes, roger.
- SofiaOttimo, continuiamo a salire.Great, let's keep climbing.
- AlessandroRicevuto, procedo verso la cima.Roger, I am proceeding toward the summit.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ricevuto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
