sopravvivono

Sopravvivono is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb sopravvivere, meaning to survive or to endure. It is used to describe living beings or entities that continue to exist after a dangerous, adverse, or challenging situation, as well as to convey persistence in a figurative sense.

Etymology and meaning: The verb sopravvivere is formed from the prefix sopra- (above, beyond) combined with vivere (to live). The prefix conveys the sense of continuing to live beyond a threshold or event. The present tense form sopravvivono corresponds to “they survive” in English.

Conjugation: Sopravvivere is a regular -ere verb in the present tense. Key forms include: io sopravvivo, tu sopravvivi, lui/lei sopravvive, noi sopravviviamo, voi sopravvete, loro sopravvivono. The form sopravvivono is therefore used when referring to multiple subjects.

Usage: Sopravvivono appears in scientific, literary, and everyday contexts. It can describe organisms that endure after a disaster, populations that persist through environmental stress, or people who continue to endure hardship. It also appears in news reporting, biology, ecology, and narrative prose to express resilience or continuation of life.

Examples: Dopo l'incendio, pochi alberi sopravvivono. Le specie si adattano e sopravvivono in ambienti estremi. Molti testimoni hanno mostrato calma e sopravvivono all'evento con determinazione.

See also: Sopravvivere (infinitive), sopravvivenza, forms of essere in past tenses as used with sopravvivuto.