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Italian

rifornimento

/riforniˈmento/noun · masculineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 6,594

Meaning

refuelling, supplies

  • the act of refuelling a vehicle or aircraft
  • the provision or replenishment of goods and supplies

In a sentence

Dobbiamo fare rifornimento prima di entrare in autostrada.

We need to refuel before getting on the motorway.

Il negozio aspetta il rifornimento delle merci per domani.

The shop is expecting the restocking of goods for tomorrow.

La nave si è fermata al porto per completare il rifornimento.

The ship stopped at the port to complete replenishment.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
rifornimentomasculine · singular
rifornimentimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Commonly used in the idiom 'fare rifornimento' meaning 'to get petrol/gas' or 'to refuel'.

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