Meaning
revolt, rebellion
- revolt, rebellion, uprising
In a sentence
La rivolta è finita dopo due giorni.
The revolt ended after two days.
Hai sentito della rivolta in fabbrica ieri?
Did you hear about the revolt in the factory yesterday?
Non voglio un'altra rivolta nel quartiere.
I don't want another revolt in the neighborhood.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rivolta | feminine · singular |
| rivolte | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use rivolta for organized collective uprising. For a protest, prefer protesta; for a riot, sommossa or guerriglia depending on context.
- Common with verbs like scoppiare, reprimere, soffocare, guidare, sedare. You usually say una rivolta contro qualcuno/qualcosa.
- More common in historical, political, and news contexts than casual speech. In everyday talk, people often choose protesta or ribellione.