blateriamo

Blateriamo is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb blaterare. The verb means to speak at length in a trivial, nonsensical, or loud way; to blather or chatter idly. In everyday Italian, it often carries a pejorative or humorous nuance, signaling that the speaker is indulging in rambling talk rather than making a serious point.

Etymology and form: blaterare is a regular -are verb, whose exact origin is not definitively established. The term is generally considered to be an onomatopoeic or imitative formation, echoing the sounds “bla bla,” and it is used mainly in modern Italian. The form blateriamo aligns with standard conjugation patterns for -are verbs in the present indicative.

Usage and register: blaterare is predominantly found in informal speech and in humorous or satirical writing. It can describe talking incessantly about a topic in a way that is more noise than substance, or discussing things in a frivolous, gossipy, or exaggerated manner. Common constructions include blaterare di seguito o blaterare di qualcosa, meaning to ramble or chatter about something rather than to discuss it seriously.

See also: chiacchierare, discorrere a vanvera, parlare a sproposito.

Note: As a colloquial term, blaterare and its present form blateriamo are less typical in formal writing, where more neutral verbs such as parlare or discutere would be preferred.