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recapito

/reˈka.pi.to/noun · masculineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 20,863

Meaning

contact info, address

  • A place, telephone number, or email address where someone can be contacted
  • The delivery or handing over of mail, parcels, or messages

In a sentence

Può lasciarmi un suo recapito telefonico per favore?

Could you please leave me a phone number to reach you?

Non ho ricevuto la lettera perché hanno sbagliato il recapito.

I didn't receive the letter because they got the delivery address wrong.

Se cambi casa, ricordati di comunicare il nuovo recapito all'ufficio.

If you move house, remember to inform the office of your new address.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
recapitomasculine · singular
recapitimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used in official or business forms: 'recapito telefonico' (phone number) or 'recapito postale' (mailing address).

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