Scorrono

Scorrono is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb scorrere. The verb, in general, denotes the action of moving smoothly along a surface or through a medium, and it is used to describe the passage of time, the flow of liquids, or the motion of objects over a boundary.

Etymology and meaning. Scorrere derives from the Italian verb scorrere, which in turn traces back to Latin roots related to running or flowing. The sense of movement along a path or surface is central to its usage in everyday Italian.

Usage and senses. Scorrono can describe liquids or other substances that move continuously, as in waters that flow in a river or channels that run freely. It is also used for the passage of time or events, for example: “I giorni scorrono” (the days go by). In media and digital contexts, scorrono is used to describe things that move across a screen, such as images or text, or the scrolling of content: “Le immagini scorrono sullo schermo” and “scorrono i titoli di coda.” The verb accommodates both concrete motion and more abstract progress, making it common in literature, journalism, and everyday speech.

Usage notes. As with many Italian verbs, scorrono agrees with a plural subject. It can appear in various tenses and moods by applying standard conjugation of scorrere, with scorrono indicating ongoing action in the present tense.

See also. Scorrere, the infinitive form; related concepts include the flow of liquids, the passage of time, and digital scrolling.