riconoscono

Riconoscono is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb riconoscere. It translates as “they recognize” or “they acknowledge” in English. Riconoscere means to identify, to know again, to acknowledge, or to admit a fact, a claim, or a right; in everyday Italian it covers both recognizing people or things and acknowledging statements or status.

Conjugation and forms: Riconoscere is a irregular -cere verb. The present indicative forms are: io riconosco, tu riconosci, lui/lei riconosce, noi riconosciamo, voi riconoscete, loro riconoscono. The past participle is riconosciuto, and compound tenses are formed with avere, e.g., ho riconosciuto, hai riconosciuto, hanno riconosciuto.

Usage notes: Riconoscono can describe identifying someone or something by sight, as in recognizing faces or names. It can also mean to admit or acknowledge a fact, a right, or a contribution: “Riconoscono la validità dell’accordo.” The nuance depends on context and can range from simple recognition to formal acknowledgment of legitimacy or truth.

Etymology: The verb derives from Latin recognoscere, formed from re- (back, again) and cognoscere (to know). It shares cognate forms across Romance languages and relates to words such as cognizant and recognize in other tongues.

See also: Riconoscere, recognition, acknowledgment.