desempeñaron

Desempeñaron is the third-person plural preterite indicative form of the Spanish verb "desempeñar." The verb "desempeñar" has several meanings, and its specific translation in context depends on the surrounding words. Commonly, it translates to "to play," "to perform," "to carry out," or "to fulfill" a role, a duty, a function, or a task. When referring to people, "desempeñaron" indicates that they actively performed or carried out a specific action or set of actions in the past. For example, "Los actores desempeñaron sus papeles con gran habilidad" translates to "The actors performed their roles with great skill." Similarly, "Los empleados desempeñaron sus responsabilidades diligentemente" means "The employees carried out their responsibilities diligently." The preterite tense signifies a completed action in the past. Therefore, "desempeñaron" describes a past, finished action by a group of individuals or entities in relation to a role, duty, or function. The context in which "desempeñaron" is used is crucial for understanding its precise meaning.