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Italian word

recensione

a review (of a book, film, restaurant, etc.)

Looks like

recession

an economic downturn

⚠️ The trap

'Recensione' looks and sounds like 'recession' but means a review or critique. The Italian for economic recession is 'recessione'. The words come from completely different Latin roots.

To say "an economic downturn" in Italian:

recensione (correct for review)

"recensione" in English means:

a review (of a book, film, restaurant, etc.)

Example

"Hai letto la recensione del nuovo film di Sorrentino?"

"Have you read the review of Sorrentino's new film?"

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