riferisci

Riferisci is a form of the Italian verb riferire, which means to report, to relay information, or to refer to. It is most commonly encountered as the second-person singular present indicative (tu riferisci) and, in the same form, as the imperative mood used to give a direct instruction (Riferisci!). In ordinary speech it is used to tell someone to convey what has been said or to recount events, for example riferisci i fatti or riferisci le notizie.

Etymology and meaning: The verb riferire comes from Latin referre, literally “to carry back” or “to report.” In Italian it has evolved into a transitive verb that governs a direct object (what is being reported) and, in some constructions, a complement introduced by a or di to specify the source or subject of the report. The noun riferimenti or riferimenti point to references or references points related to the reporting.

Conjugation and usage notes: In the present indicative tense, the forms are io riferisco, tu riferisci, lui/lei riferisce, noi riferiamo, voi riferite, loro riferiscono. The tu form riferisci serves both as present indicative and, without a subject, as the imperative form in affirmative commands. The verb also appears in reflexive or semi-reflexive constructions such as riferirsi a, meaning “to refer to” or “to pertain to.” The expression mi riferisco a indicates “I am referring to.” Common collocations include riferire un fatto, riferire una voce, and riferire a qualcuno.

Related forms include the infinitive riferire, the noun riferimento (reference or regarding), and adjectives like riferibile (reportable). Riferire is widely used across journalism, administration, and everyday speech to convey the act of reporting or citing information.