risvolto

lapel

noun ree-ZVOL-toh Rare

Also means

implication

Usage Note

Risvolto primarily refers to the lapel of a jacket or the turned-up cuff of trousers. Figuratively it means an implication or side effect — i risvolti di una decisione are the knock-on effects of a decision. The two senses can occasionally cause ambiguity, so context is essential.

Examples

"Ha un garofano rosso sul risvolto della giacca."

Natural Translation

He has a red carnation on his jacket lapel.

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