rivolgono

Rivolgono is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb rivolgere. The verb, transitively, means to turn toward, to direct, or to address someone or something. In usage, it can denote turning attention or speech toward a person or group, as well as directing an action or message at someone. It can also appear in phrases such as rivolgere una domanda (to direct a question) or rivolgere un appello (to issue an appeal).

Etymology and core meaning: rivolgere derives from volgere, with the prefix ri- indicating a return or towardness. The core sense has shifted from the literal act of turning to the figurative act of directing speech, questions, requests, or attention to a recipient. In modern Italian, rivolgono can refer to public addresses, inquiries, or appeals made by a subject to others.

Usage notes: The form rivolgono appears in contexts where multiple subjects direct something to others. The related form si rivolgono is used when the subjects direct themselves to someone else, often meaning they address themselves or appeal to someone. The verb commonly appears in news, speeches, or formal writing, and is frequently followed by a direct object or by a prepositional phrase indicating the recipient (a una persona, al pubblico, ai cittadini, ecc.).

Conjugation highlights: present indicative forms include io rivolgo, tu rivolgi, lui/lei rivolge, noi rivolgiamo, voi rivolgete, loro rivolgono. The past participle is rivolto, and the passato prossimo is formed with avere (hanno rivolto). The gerund is rivolgendo.

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