discuteranno

Discuteranno is the third-person plural future tense form of the Italian verb discutere, meaning “they will discuss.” It is used to express a future action in which a group will talk over a topic, issue, or matter.

Etymology and meaning: The Italian word discusses the same root as the English “discuss,” derived from Latin discutere, from dis- (apart) + quatere (to shake). In Latin, discutere carried senses of examining or shaking apart, which evolved in Italian to include the sense of considering or debating a topic.

Conjugation and form: Discussing its regular future tense pattern, discutere takes the stem discuter- with endings for -ere verbs: discuterò, discuterai, discuterà, discuteremo, discuterete, discuteranno. Therefore, “discuteranno” corresponds to the third-person plural form: they will discuss. The pronunciation is roughly [dis.ku.teˈran.no].

Usage and nuance: Discuteranno is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts when referring to what a group will discuss, such as a meeting, proposal, or issue. It often conveys a deliberate or systematic examination of pros and cons, rather than a casual chat. Alternatives include dibattere, trattare, esaminare, or parlare di, depending on nuance. For example: Domani discuteranno la proposta in riunione (Tomorrow they will discuss the proposal in the meeting).

See also: The related verb discutere and its other tenses, or synonyms such as dibattere and trattare, which convey related ideas of discussion, debate, or examination.