riconoscerlo

Riconoscerlo is the infinitive form of the Italian verb riconoscere with the direct object pronoun lo attached, meaning “to recognize it” or “to recognize him.” It is used when the action of recognizing involves a masculine singular object or person. The form is common in clauses where the pronoun has already been defined or is understood from context.

Etymology and meaning: riconoscere comes from Latin recognoscere, a compound of re- and cognoscere, with the sense of identifying, acknowledging, or recognizing something or someone. In Italian, the prefixed form has evolved into riconoscere, with riconoscerlo serving as the infinitive when the pronoun lo is attached to the verb.

Conjugation and usage: Riconoscere belongs to the -ere class of verbs and conjugates with the auxiliary avere in compound tenses. Present indicative: io riconosco, tu riconosci, lui/lei riconosce, noi riconosciamo, voi riconoscete, loro riconoscono. Past participle: riconosciuto. Gerund: riconoscendo. The infinitive form can host pronouns in non-finite clauses, as in riconoscerlo (to recognize it/him), riconoscerlo subito, or L’ho riconosciuto (I recognized him/it).

Examples and nuances: Riconoscerlo is used to identify a person or thing, to admit an error, or to acknowledge a fact. For instance: Riconoscerlo come errore è importante; Lo riconosco subito quando arriva. In compound tenses, the pronoun materials precede the auxiliary: L’ho riconosciuto. Riconoscere is also extended in nouns such as riconoscimento (recognition, acknowledgment) and in related expressions like riconoscibile (recognizable).

See also: riconoscimento, riconoscente, riconoscere.