Ridete

Ridete is a term that may refer to multiple uses in different linguistic and cultural contexts. In Italian language, ridete is the second-person plural present indicative form of ridere, or the voi imperative meaning "you all laugh." It appears in everyday speech and in written captions or dialogue to direct laughter toward a group. The word is derived from Latin ridēre, meaning "to laugh." The related adjective ridente means "smiling" or "laughing."

In other contexts, Ridete may function as a proper noun in fiction or media, used as a place name, character name, or brand within storytelling. Such uses are not standardized and do not reflect a single canonical referent; they vary by author and work.

In linguistic discussions, ridete is cited as an example of the rich inflection of Italian ridere, illustrating the voi imperative and present indicative forms that yield the same spelling. The capitalization of Ridete as a proper noun is typically distinguished by context.

Because Ridete is not a widely established term with a single, documented meaning, entries in reliable sources tend to treat it as a potential disambiguation item rather than a defined concept.

See also: ridere, ridente, Italian grammar, Italian verbs.