ritrovi

Ritrovi, in Italian, is the plural of ritrovo, which denotes a place or occasion where people come together. A ritrovo can be an informal gathering point, such as a bar, square, or neighborhood club, where friends regularly meet. The term emphasizes social connection and shared space rather than a formal event.

Etymology: from ritrovare, to find again; ritrovo originally pointed to a meeting place chosen or discovered by a group; over time it broadened to mean the gathering itself, and by extension the people who attend. In everyday language, ritrovi can be neutral, referring to common social meetups, or lightly descriptive, e.g., “ritrovo di quartiere” or “ritrovi giovanili.” In some contexts, it may imply a recurring or habitual gathering rather than a one-off event.

Usage and examples: In Italian prose you might encounter “un ritrovo di amici” (a get-together of friends), “ritrovi di quartiere” (neighborhood hangouts), or “ritrovi clandestini” (informal or illicit gatherings). The word is also used historically to denote politically or culturally significant meeting places, such as clubs, societies, or student groups, particularly those with an informal or grassroots character.

See also: ritrovo; ritrovi in cultural history; social gathering spaces. Note: pluralization follows standard Italian noun gender and number: ritrovo (singular, masculine) → ritrovi (plural).