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ricascare

to fall back into, to relapse

verb ree-kahs-KAH-reh Rare
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Usage Note

Ricascare combines the prefix ri- (again) with cascare (to fall), producing the sense of falling into the same trap or mistake a second time. It is often used figuratively: ricascare nello stesso errore means 'to make the same mistake again'. The auxiliary is essere, like cascare.

Examples

"È ricascato nella stessa trappola."

Natural Translation

He fell back into the same trap.

Literal Translation

He-is fallen-back into-the same trap.

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