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PhrasesCalling PoliceHo ripreso tutto con il telefono.
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Ho ripreso tutto con il telefono.

I recorded everything on my phone.

Pronunciation

ri-PREH-zoh — 'riprendere' is irregular; past participle 'ripreso' stressed on the second syllable.

When to use it

Use when you have video or photo evidence on your smartphone. Mention this as early as possible so police can advise how to preserve the recording legally.

What it means

'Riprendere' means to film or record (also to resume). Mention evidence early so police can advise on how to preserve and transfer the recording legally.

Variations

Ho delle foto del sospettato.

I have photos of the suspect.

More specific — photographs rather than video.

Ho registrato la conversazione.

I recorded the conversation.

Audio recording — admissibility depends on circumstances.

Ho un video del furto.

I have a video of the theft.

Specifies the crime captured — maximally useful for police.

Mini Dialogue

— Ho ripreso tutto con il telefono. Si vede chiaramente chi ha rubato la borsa. — Ottimo. Non cancelli nulla. Può inviare il video al nostro indirizzo email? — Certo. E posso mandarlo anche via WhatsApp? — Sì, al numero che le do adesso.

— I recorded everything on my phone. You can clearly see who stole the bag. — Excellent. Do not delete anything. Can you send the video to our email address? — Of course. Can I also send it via WhatsApp? — Yes, to the number I'll give you now.

Cultural Note

Video evidence shared by bystanders (video amatoriali) has been used successfully in Italian courts. Police will issue a receipt for any digital evidence you hand over and are legally required to return it or provide a copy.