Italian word
rinascimento
the Renaissance (the cultural rebirth of 14th-17th century Europe)
Looks like
renaissance
same — borrowed directly from Italian
⚠️ The trap
English 'Renaissance' is borrowed directly from Italian 'Rinascimento' (via French 'renaissance'). In Italian, a general rebirth or renewal is 'rinascita'. 'Rinascimento' with capital R always refers to the historical period.
To say "same — borrowed directly from Italian" in Italian:
Rinascimento (correct, always capitalised as a period)
"rinascimento" in English means:
the Renaissance (the cultural rebirth of 14th-17th century Europe)
Example
"Il Rinascimento italiano ha trasformato l'arte, la letteratura e la scienza."
"The Italian Renaissance transformed art, literature, and science."
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