riordinare
to tidy up
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/riordiˈnare/
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Cultural Note
Riordinare implies putting things back in order, not deep cleaning. Italian homes are expected to be presentable at all times because unannounced visits from neighbors or family are common. The concept of 'ordine' (order) is deeply valued in Italian domestic culture.
📝 Example Sentences
Riordina la tua stanza, è un disastro!
Tidy up your room, it's a disaster!
Riordiniamo la casa prima di uscire.
Let's tidy up the house before going out.
Ho riordinato tutto il soggiorno.
I tidied up the whole living room.