inibiamo

Inibiamo is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb inibire, meaning to inhibit, restrain, or suppress. It is used to indicate that a plural subject is currently preventing or slowing a process, action, or behavior.

Etymology and form: Inibire comes from Latin inhibēre, literally “to hold back.” The Italian verb is a regular -ire verb and follows typical conjugation patterns: io inibo, tu inibi, lui/lei inibisce, noi inibiamo, voi inibite, loro inibiscono. The form inibiamo specifically marks the present tense for the subject “we.”

Usage and senses: The verb is common in scientific, medical, and everyday language. In scientific and medical contexts, it refers to blocking or reducing the activity of enzymes, receptors, or metabolic pathways, e.g., “un farmaco che inibiSce l’enzima” or more idiomatically, “inibire l’attività di una proteina.” In everyday speech, it can mean restraining impulses or actions, or preventing undesirable behavior, e.g., “inibiamo i comportamenti rischiosi” or “inibire una tentazione.” The noun forms inibizione (inhibition) and inibitore (inhibitor) are frequently used in technical writing.

Nuances: Inibire is transitive and often implies a deliberate or controlled reduction rather than a complete cessation. It can describe pharmacological effects, regulatory constraints, or self-control, depending on context.