Emettete

Emettete is a conjugated form of the Italian verb emettere, which means to emit, release, or issue. It specifically refers to the second-person plural forms voi emettete in the present indicative and in the present subjunctive (che voi emettete), and also serves as the imperative form (Emettete!) used to command a group to emit or release something. The same spelling covers these moods, so context determines the meaning.

Etymology and forms: emettere comes from Latin emittere, formed from ex- “out” + mittere “to send.” The root emett- appears in related nouns and participles, such as emissione (emission) and emettitore (emitter). The word family centers on the idea of sending forth or releasing.

Usage: Emmettere describes the action of releasing something, whether a physical substance, a signal, or an abstract emission. Common contexts include technical or scientific writing (emitting vapors, signals, radiation), everyday speech about devices that emit sounds or light, and literary use when describing the act of sending forth. Examples include: “Questo apparecchio emette un segnale acustico” (This device emits an acoustic signal) and “Voi emettete segnali chiari quando azionate il pulsante” (You emit clear signals when you press the button).

See also: emettere, emissione, emettitore, emesso, emettente. These related terms cover the verb’s various forms, the resulting noun for the act, the agent that performs the act, and past or present participle forms.