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apparizione

apparition

noun ap-pah-ree-TSYOH-neh Rare

Origin: Latin apparitio, from apparere (to appear)

Also means

appearance

Usage Note

Apparizione can mean a supernatural vision or ghost (un'apparizione della Madonna) and also simply a sudden or impressive appearance (la sua apparizione in scena). It is feminine; the plural is apparizioni. Do not confuse with apparenza (outward appearance, looks) or aspetto (aspect, look).

Examples

"L'apparizione del fantasma spaventò tutti."

Natural Translation

The apparition of the ghost frightened everyone.

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