Meaning
ritual, rite
- a ceremony or set of customary actions performed regularly according to fixed rules
- a habitual routine or practice
In a sentence
Bere il caffè la mattina è per me un rituale irrinunciabile.
Drinking coffee in the morning is an essential ritual for me.
L'antropologo ha descritto l'antico rituale della comunità locale.
The anthropologist described the local community's ancient ritual.
Questo gesto formale fa parte del rituale diplomatico.
This formal gesture is part of diplomatic ritual.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rituale | masculine · singular |
| rituali | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can also function as an adjective meaning 'ritual' or 'prescribed'.
- Frequently used metaphorically for daily personal routines.