Contrastiamo

Contrastiamo is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb contrastare. It means “we oppose” or, when used as an exhortation, “let’s counteract.” In everyday language it can express a collective action or a proposal to act together, as in “Contrastiamo questa tendenza,” meaning “Let’s counteract this trend.”

Usage of contrastiamo spans political, scientific, journalistic, and everyday contexts. It describes deliberate opposition to a phenomenon, idea, or behavior and is typically followed by the target of opposition: for example, “contrastiamo l’inquinamento” or “contrastiamo la disinformazione.” The nuance ranges from a simple statement of intent to a concrete call to action.

Grammatical notes: contrastare is a regular -are verb. The present indicative forms include io contrasto, tu contrasti, lui/lei contrasta, noi contrastiamo, voi contrastate, loro contrastano. The noun related to the concept is contrasto (contrast), and related verbs include other forms of opporre or contrastare in different tenses and moods.