Rimandato

Rimandato is an Italian adjective and the past participle of the verb rimandare. It is used to indicate that something has been postponed, delayed, or referred to a later time, or that someone has not met a required standard.

In educational contexts, rimandato describes a student who does not pass an examination. The phrase essere rimandato all’esame is common, meaning that the student must retake the exam. The term is widely used in schools and universities, though more formal expressions such as non superato l’esame or non ammesso possono be used in official reports.

In legal and administrative language, rimandato often appears in phrases like rimandato a giudizio, which means that a charge or case has been referred to trial. This usage does not imply a final verdict, but rather that the matter will be decided in a judicial proceeding.

Outside specific contexts, rimandato can describe plans, meetings, or events that have been postponed. For example, a conference might be rimandato to a later date due to unforeseen circumstances. The nuance of the term depends on context: it can convey postponement, failure to meet criteria, or both.

Etymologically, rimandato derives from rimandare, the verb meaning to postpone, defer, or send back. The word is common in everyday Italian as well as in formal writing, with its precise sense determined by the surrounding phrase and situation. See also rimandare, esame, giudizio.