chiacchierano

Chiacchierano is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb chiacchierare, meaning "they chat" or "they gossip." It is used to describe multiple people engaging in light, informal talk. The verb chiacchierare is a regular -are verb; its present tense forms are io chiacchiero, tu chiacchieri, lui/lei chiacchiera, noi chiacchieriamo, voi chiacchierate, loro chiacchierano.

In usage, chiacchierano can describe everyday conversations, informal banter, or gossip, depending on context and tone. It can be neutral or slightly pejorative if the content is gossip or idle talk. The related noun chiacchiera refers to the act or sound of talking, while chiacchiere denotes chatter or small talk; the common idiom fare due chiacchiere means to have a short chat.

Etymology: chiacchierare derives from chiacchiera, related to the Italian concept of talk; the exact origin is uncertain, with ties to onomatopoeic roots and other Romance languages.

Chiacchierano appears frequently in Italian prose and dialogue to depict groups of people speaking casually. It is common in standard Italian and regional registers, used to convey spontaneity and social interaction.