sarebbero

Sarebbero is the third-person plural form of the Italian verb essere (to be) in the present conditional mood. It translates to “they would be” in English and is used to express hypothetical states, polite propositions, or conditional statements.

Conjugation and formation: The present conditional forms of essere are sarei, saresti, sarebbe, saremmo, sareste, sarebbero. Sarebbero corresponds specifically to the third person plural. The stem for the conditional comes from essere, with the endings added to form different persons and numbers.

Usage: Sarebbero is typically used in clauses that express a condition or a hypothetical scenario, often introduced by se (if). For example: Se loro fossero qui, sarebbero contenti. It can also appear in main clauses to indicate a possible state or a polite suggestion: Loro sarebbero disponibili domani. In reported speech or discourse about others, sarebbero can convey conjecture, probability, or a softened assertion.

Notes: Sarebbero is the plural counterpart of sarebbe (third person singular) and shares the irregular stem characteristics of essere in various tenses. While most everyday uses are in Italian, the form is equally correct in formal writing and can be found in journalism, literature, and academic prose. Its use is standard across Italian varieties, though stylistic choices may vary by register.

Examples of meaning: They would be here; they would be ready to help; they would be happy to join us. The exact nuance depends on the surrounding context and the associated conditional or hypothetical clause.