Ricaderemo

Ricaderemo is the Italian verb ricadere in the first-person plural future indicative. It literally translates as “we will fall again” and is used for both literal falling and figurative relapses, such as returning to a former habit or condition after a period of improvement.

Etymology and formation: The verb ricadere is formed from cadere “to fall” with the prefixed ri-, which conveys repetition or return. Ricaderemo is the noi form; the full future tense of ricadere is ricaderò, ricaderai, ricaderà, ricaderemo, ricaderete, ricadranno.

Usage: In everyday language, ricaderemo can express the likelihood or inevitability of regression. Example: “Se non prendiamo misure decise, ricaderemo nelle stesse abitudini.” Translation: “If we do not take decisive measures, we will relapse into the same habits.” Another example: “Dopo mesi di ripresa, rischiano di ricadere nello stesso errore,” meaning “After months of improvement, they risk relapsing into the same mistake.”

Notes: Ricadere and its future form are versatile in both literal contexts (physical fall) and metaphorical contexts (relapse, regression, or return to prior conditions). It is common in political, social, and personal discourse to forecast potential setbacks using ricaderemo.

See also: ricaduta, ricadere, cadere.