Meaning
rematch, revenge
- a second contest between the same competitors; a rematch
- the opportunity to make up for a defeat or slight; vindication
In a sentence
Abbiamo perso la finale, ma ci prenderemo la rivincita l'anno prossimo.
We lost the final, but we will redeem ourselves next year.
Vuoi giocare la rivincita a scacchi adesso?
Do you want to play the rematch in chess now?
Quella vittoria è stata una bella rivincita dopo tante critiche.
That victory was great vindication after so much criticism.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rivincita | feminine · singular |
| rivincite | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In sports, 'chiedere la rivincita' means to challenge someone to a rematch.
- Unlike 'vendetta', which implies harm or malice, 'rivincita' focuses on redemption or restoring honor.