ritrova

Ritrova is the third-person singular present indicative form of the Italian verb ritrovare, which means to rediscover, to find again, or to recover something that was lost. In everyday Italian, ritrova is used when a subject locates or regains possession of something, or when one regains a sense, memory, or orientation. The corresponding imperative form for the second-person singular is ritrova!, used as a command or exhortation such as “Rediscover it.”

Etymology: Ritrovare derives from the prefix re- meaning again, plus trovare, “to find,” itself from the Latin lineage related to finding. The noun ritrovamento denotes the act of rediscovering or a rediscovered object. The related noun ritrovo refers to a meeting place or gathering; while distinct, it shares the thematic root of coming together or discovery.

Usage in language and culture: The term ritrova appears in Italian literature and music to evoke themes of rediscovery, memory, and return. It is also used in headlines or as a title concept to signal restoration, recovery, or regaining something previously lost. As with many Italian verbs, its nuance shifts with context, ranging from practical retrieval to metaphorical renewal.

See also: Ritrovare, Ritrovamento, Ritrovo, Rediscovery.