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Ricevuto! ✅

Received! ✅

Pronunciation

Stress 'ri-ce-VU-to'. Short and punchy — often used alone.

When to use it

Use this single-word reply to confirm you've received an important message, address, meeting time, or piece of information. It's efficient and clear.

What it means

'Ricevuto' = received (past participle used as an exclamation). This is a uniquely effective message in Italian because it clearly confirms receipt without requiring any further explanation. Common in Italian work groups and practical coordination messages.

Variations

Ok, preso nota!

Ok, noted!

'Preso nota' = taken note.

Ho visto, grazie!

I saw it, thanks!

Acknowledging with thanks.

Confermato! 👍

Confirmed! 👍

For bookings and appointments.

Mini Dialogue

— Il nostro indirizzo è Via Roma 12, alle 19:30. — Ricevuto! ✅ — Porta pure da bere se vuoi. — Nessun problema! A stasera!

— Our address is Via Roma 12, at 7:30pm. — Received! ✅ — Feel free to bring drinks if you want. — No problem! See you tonight!

Cultural Note

In Italian professional and logistical communication, 'Ricevuto' functions as an efficiency signal. It is used in everything from work group chats to army and aviation communication ('received' in both Italian military and aviation English protocol). Its directness is valued in Italian business culture as it avoids ambiguity.