to act / to perform
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'Recitare' also means 'to recite' (a poem, prayer). Context clarifies the meaning.
Recita in un gruppo teatrale amatoriale del suo quartiere.
She acts in an amateur theatre group in her neighbourhood.
Da giovane recitava in piccoli film indipendenti.
When young he acted in small independent films.