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retreat in Italian

retreat in Italian is ritirata, ripiegamento, arretramento — retreat means the act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.

retreat in Italian

ritirata
noun
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
ripiegamento
noun
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
arretramento
noun
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
eremo
noun
A peaceful, quiet place affording privacy or security.
ritiro
noun
A peaceful, quiet place affording privacy or security.
ritiro
noun
A period of retirement, seclusion, or solitude, especially for meditation, prayer, or study.
ritirarsi
verb
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.
battere in ritirata
verb
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.
arretrare
verb
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.
indietreggiare
verb
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.
retrocedere
verb
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.
ripiegare
verb
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.

What does "retreat" mean?

  1. noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
    "Rain and mud forced the weary regiment into a hasty retreat."
  2. noun A quiet, peaceful place, or a period spent away from ordinary life for rest or reflection.
    "The cabin by the lake is my favourite retreat when work gets too busy."
  3. verb To pull back or withdraw from a position, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.
    "The hikers retreated down the path when the storm clouds rolled in."
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retreat in a sentence

  • Rain and mud forced the weary regiment into a hasty retreat.
  • The army sounded the retreat as enemy forces closed in.
  • The cabin by the lake is my favourite retreat when work gets too busy.
  • They booked a weekend retreat in the mountains.

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What is "retreat" in Italian?
"retreat" in Italian is ritirata, ripiegamento, arretramento. retreat means: The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
How do you use "retreat" in a sentence?
Example: "Rain and mud forced the weary regiment into a hasty retreat." In Italian, "retreat" is ritirata, ripiegamento, arretramento.
Are there other ways to say "retreat" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 11 translations listed for "retreat": ritirata, ripiegamento, arretramento, eremo, ritiro, ritirarsi.
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