Ragioniamo

Ragioniamo is an Italian verb form that can function as the first-person plural present indicative of ragionare, meaning “we reason,” and as the inclusive imperative “let us reason.” In everyday Italian, it is used to propose collaborative consideration of a topic, as in Ragioniamo insieme su questa questione.

Grammatical notes: Ragioniamo belongs to the regular -are conjugation. The present indicative forms are: io ragiono, tu ragioni, lui/lei ragiona, noi ragioniamo, voi ragionate, loro ragionano. The imperative form for noi, ragioniamo, is used to invite others to participate in the action, for example Ragioniamo prima di decidere.

Etymology and related forms: Ragionare derives from ragione, meaning reason or judgment, which in turn comes from Latin ratio. Related words include ragionevole (reasonable), ragionamento (reasoning), and ragionatore (reasoner).

Usage and nuance: Ragioniamo is common in both formal and informal discourse when a collaborative, thoughtful approach is intended. It appears in philosophy, journalism, education, and public discussion as a cue to pause, examine assumptions, and discuss arguments before drawing conclusions. As a phrase, it conveys inclusivity and a preference for careful deliberation.

See also: Related terms include ragione, ragionare, ragionamento, and ragionevole.