Comportatevi

Comportatevi is the second-person plural imperative form of the Italian verb comportarsi. Comportarsi means "to behave" or "to conduct oneself." Therefore, "comportatevi" directly translates to "behave yourselves" or "conduct yourselves." It is used as an instruction or command directed at a group of people.

This imperative form is commonly employed in situations where guidance or correction regarding behavior is necessary. For example, a teacher might say "Comportatevi bene in classe" (Behave well in class) to their students. Similarly, parents might use this phrase with their children, or an adult might address a group exhibiting unruly behavior. The context dictates whether the tone is a gentle reminder or a stern command. The verb comportarsi itself is neutral, and its imperative form "comportatevi" carries the same neutrality, with the underlying tone of the message being conveyed by the speaker's voice and situation.