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Italian

rifinitura

/ri.fi.niˈtu.ra/noun · feminineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 24,482

Meaning

finish, finishing touch

  • the final work or touch applied to complete a product or surface
  • the quality or texture of a finished surface
  • the final training session before a sports match

In a sentence

Mancano solo alcune rifiniture prima di consegnare la casa.

Only a few finishing touches are needed before handing over the house.

Questo mobile colpisce per la precisione della rifinitura.

This piece of furniture is striking for the precision of its finish.

La squadra ha completato la rifinitura in vista del derby di domani.

The team completed the final training session ahead of tomorrow's derby.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
rifiniturafeminine · singular
rifiniturefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used in the plural 'rifiniture' when referring to details or touches.
  • In sports journalism, 'la rifinitura' refers specifically to the last pre-match workout.

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