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rispettivo

respective

adjective rees-peht-TEE-voh Less Common

Origin: from Latin respectus

Usage Note

Rispettivo is almost always used in the plural, rispettivi/rispettive, to assign things to each member of a group. Don't confuse it with rispettoso ('respectful'), which is a genuine false-friend trap.

Examples

"Tornarono alle rispettive case."

Natural Translation

They returned to their respective homes.

Literal Translation

They-returned to-the respective houses.

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