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raddrizzare

to straighten; to set right

verb rahd-dreet-TSAH-reh Rare

Origin: From ri- (again) + addrizzare, from Latin directus (straight).

Also means

to correct; to fix

Usage Note

Raddrizzare means to make something physically straight again (raddrizzare un chiodo storto — to straighten a bent nail) or figuratively to correct a bad situation. The doubled 'd' is held. The reflexive raddrizzarsi means to straighten up or stand up straight. Do not confuse with correggere (to correct errors) which is the preferred choice for textual or procedural mistakes.

Examples

"Ha raddrizzato il quadro storto sul muro."

Natural Translation

She straightened the crooked painting on the wall.

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