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riscuotere

to collect

verb ree-SKWOH-teh-reh Less Common

Also means

to cash

Usage Note

Riscuotere is irregular (past participle riscosso) and has two main uses: to collect money owed (riscuotere uno stipendio — to draw a salary) and to win recognition (riscuotere successo — to achieve success). The auxiliary in compound tenses is avere.

Examples

"L'attore ha riscosso un grande successo."

Natural Translation

The actor achieved great success.

Literal Translation

The actor has collected a great success.

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