rivelazione
revelation
noun ree-veh-lah-TSYOH-neh Rare
Origin: From Latin revelatio (an unveiling), from revelare (to unveil).
Also means
disclosure
Usage Note
Rivelazione is feminine (la rivelazione, pl le rivelazioni). It can refer to a religious revelation, a surprising disclosure, or a person who turns out to be unexpectedly impressive: È stata la rivelazione della stagione (She was the revelation of the season). Do not confuse with rivelatore (revealing, as in uno sguardo rivelatore).
Examples
"La sua rivelazione ha sorpreso tutti i presenti."
Natural Translation
His revelation surprised everyone present.
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