What does rivolgere in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word rivolgere in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use rivolgere in Italian.

The word rivolgere in Italian means point, aim, address, speak to, turn to, turn, address , speak to. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word rivolgere

point, aim

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (verso una direzione)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Ilaria rivolse lo sguardo verso la torre.
Ilaria pointed her gaze towards the tower.

address

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (pensiero, frase)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il mio pensiero è rivolto alle famiglie dei caduti.
Was that question directed at me?

speak to

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (parlare a [qlcn])

Il prestigiatore si è rivolto agli spettatori chiedendo che si facesse avanti un volontario.
The magician addressed the audience to ask for a volunteer.

turn to

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (ricorrere a [qlcn])

Non sono riuscito a riparare la perdita da solo, così ho dovuto rivolgermi a un idraulico.
I couldn't fix the leak by myself so I had to call a plumber.

turn

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (voltarsi verso [qlcn/qlcs])

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Per stabilire qual è la sponda sinistra di un fiume e quale la destra bisogna rivolgersi con le spalle verso la sorgente.
ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. I turned the package around in my hands to figure out how to open it.

address , speak to

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

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