Allestiamo

Allestiamo is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb allestire, meaning to set up, prepare, or arrange. It is used when the speaker and others are actively organizing or configuring something, such as a space, a scene, an event, or equipment. The sense can cover physical preparation as well as the assembly of elements for display or performance.

Allestire is an -ire verb with an -isc- stem in the present tense. Its standard present forms are: io allestisco, tu allestisci, lui/lei allestisce, noi allestiamo, voi allestite, loro allestiscono. The past participle is allestito, and the noun form allestimento refers to the act or result of setting up, i.e., the arrangement or installation. The present participle is allestendo.

Usage of allestire spans several domains. In theatre and film, it refers to creating the scenery and prop setup. In exhibitions and events, it means preparing the space, installing displays, and arranging furnishings. In general contexts, it can denote equipping or provisioning a space or object, such as allestire una sala, allestire un palcoscenico, or allestire un evento.

Etymology traces allestire to the Italian root for “to set up” or “to arrange,” with related forms including allestimento (set-up), allestitore (stage designer or set builder), and allestibile in some senses. The term is widely used in logistics, performing arts, and cultural institutions, reflecting its core meaning of organized preparation and presentation.