Meaning
refreshment, relief
- physical refreshment, comfort, or revitalisation after fatigue or hardship
- a refreshment station (point of rest and nourishment along a route)
- compensation, reparation, or financial relief
In a sentence
L'ombra della quercia ha offerto ristoro ai viaggiatori stanchi.
The shade of the oak tree offered refreshment to the weary travellers.
C'è un punto di ristoro lungo la maratona?
Is there a refreshment stop along the marathon route?
I commercianti danneggiati non hanno ancora ricevuto alcun ristoro economico.
The affected merchants have not yet received any financial relief.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ristoro | masculine · singular |
| ristori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal or elevated when meaning bodily rest/refreshment.
- In administrative contexts, often plural ('ristori') meaning economic relief or compensations.