ricadono

Ricadono is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb ricadere, which means to fall back, relapse, or revert to a previous state. It is commonly used to describe situations where effects or conditions return after a period of improvement, or where responsibilities or burdens shift back onto others.

Etymology and meaning

Ricadere derives from the prefix re- (again) and the verb cadere (to fall). The form ricadono represents the action performed by they, as in “they fall back” or “they relapse.” The word can be applied in medical, social, economic, or political contexts to indicate recurrence or reversion.

Usage

In everyday language, ricadono appears in sentences such as: Le conseguenze ricadono sui cittadini (The consequences fall back on the citizens). In medical contexts, one might say: I sintomi ricadono dopo l’interruzione della terapia (The symptoms relapse after stopping therapy). The term is typically used to convey the idea that a problem reappears despite earlier progress or preventive measures.

Conjugation and related forms

Ricadono is part of the present indicative conjugation of ricadere. The full present indicative forms are: io ricado, tu ricadi, lui/lei ricade, noi ricadiamo, voi ricadete, loro ricadono. A related noun is ricaduta, meaning relapse or recurrence.

See also

Ricaduta (relapse) provides a related noun form describing the recurrence of a condition or problem after a period of improvement.