avvertano

Avvertano is the third-person plural present subjunctive form of the Italian verb avvertare, which means to warn, alert, inform, or notify. This form is used in subordinate clauses where the subjunctive mood is required, such as after verbs of necessity, desire, doubt, or after certain conjunctions that govern the subjunctive. Avvertare itself has a sense of directing attention toward a potential danger or information that should be heeded.

Etymology and meaning trace the word to the Italian tradition of warning or informing, with the verb avvertare derived from the broader Latin verb advertere, meaning to turn toward or notice. Over time, avvertare acquired senses related to informing others of a risk or imminent event, and the present subjunctive form avvertano appeared as the standard grammatical variant in plural subjects in subordinate clauses.

Grammatical notes: The corresponding present indicative third plural is avvertono, used for direct statements. Avvertano is specifically the present subjunctive plural form, often appearing after verbs of emotion, necessity, or doubt, or after conjunctions that require the subjunctive, for example: È importante che essi avvertano i residenti del pericolo. Ha detto che i funzionari avvertano la popolazione. In neutral or imperative contexts, other forms may be preferred, and in everyday speech the subjunctive can be less tightly observed.

Usage: Avvertano is most common in formal or written Italian, particularly in official notices, reports, or literary contexts where the subjunctive mood is regular. It remains a standard reference form for learners studying Italian mood and verb conjugation.

See also: avvertire, avvertenza, subjunctive mood in Italian.