restando

remaining; staying

verb reh-STAHN-doh Rare

Usage Note

Restando is the gerund of restare (to stay, to remain) and is used to form progressive or simultaneous constructions: restando in silenzio (remaining silent). Italian gerunds are invariable. The phrase restando inteso che is a formal connector meaning 'it being understood that', common in contracts and legal texts.

Examples

"Restando in attesa, ti scrivo questa lettera."

Natural Translation

While waiting, I write you this letter.

Literal Translation

Remaining in wait, to-you I-write this letter.

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