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ripercussione

repercussion

noun ree-per-koos-SYOH-neh Rare
People & Society Values

Origin: From Latin repercussio, from repercutere (to strike back).

Also means

consequence

Usage Note

Ripercussione is almost always used in the plural (ripercussioni) when discussing knock-on effects of an event or decision. It is typically followed by su (ripercussioni sulla salute — 'repercussions for health'). The singular is possible in formal writing but feels stilted in speech.

Examples

"La crisi avrà ripercussioni sull'economia locale."

Natural Translation

The crisis will have repercussions on the local economy.

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