riparando
Riparando is the present participle, or gerund, of the Italian verb riparare, meaning to repair or mend. It denotes an ongoing repairing action and can be used to form progressive tenses with auxiliary verbs or to introduce a dependent clause describing concurrent activity. In standard Italian, the usual noun for the action is riparazione; riparando is not typically used as a noun on its own.
Etymology and function: riparare derives from the prefix re- (again, back) combined with parare (to prepare or
Usage notes: Riparando the equipment, the technician identified a worn seal. I am riparando the faucet would
Translations and related terms: In English, riparando is usually translated as repairing or mending. Related Italian