Meaning
school play, performance
- A theatrical performance, especially one put on by children or amateurs.
- The act of reciting or acting out a role.
In a sentence
I genitori sono andati a scuola per vedere la recita.
The parents went to school to watch the play.
Mio figlio ha recitato benissimo nella recita di Natale.
My son acted very well in the Christmas play.
A che ora inizia la recita teatrale dei bambini?
What time does the children's theatre play start?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| recita | feminine · singular |
| recite | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Very commonly used for school end-of-year or holiday plays ('recita scolastica').