distribuiscono

Distribuiscono is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb distribuire, meaning “they distribute.” It is used in sentences where a plural group performs the act of distributing or allotting something.

Etymology and form

The verb is derived from Latin distribuere, from dis- “apart” plus tribuere “to assign or allot.” In Italian it belongs to the -ire group and follows the standard present-tense paradigm for verbs with isc-like spellings in the eligible forms. The form distribuiscono corresponds to the subject they (loro) distributing.

Usage

Distribuiscono is a transitive verb and requires a direct object or a complement specifying what is being distributed. Common contexts include distributing goods, information, or resources, as well as dividing items among recipients. It can also appear with phrases indicating distribution among groups, places, or times, for example, distributing materials among students or distributing tasks within a team.

Examples

I volontari distribuiscono volantini ai passanti. (The volunteers distribute flyers to passersby.)

Le aziende distribuiscono i prodotti in tutta Italia. (The companies distribute the products throughout Italy.)

I docenti distribuiscono i materiali didattici agli studenti. (The teachers distribute teaching materials to the students.)

See also

Distribuire, distribuzione, distribuito, and related synonyms such as diffondere or erogare, which describe aspects of allocation, dissemination, or provisioning in Italian.