Bordámos

Bordámos is the Portuguese verb form meaning “we embroidered” or “we stitched.” It is the first-person plural pretérito perfeito (simple past) of the verb bordar, which denotes decorating fabric by sewing patterns with needle and thread, often using colored threads or beads. The action is commonly associated with textile crafts, needlework, and clothing or home décor.

In use, bordar covers a range of embroidery techniques, from simple decorative stitches to more complex designs. The form bordámos is characteristic of European Portuguese; in Brazilian Portuguese the corresponding past tense form is usually bordamos (without the acute accent), reflecting regional orthographic conventions.

Conjugation notes: bordar is a regular -ar verb. In the pretérito perfeito, common forms include eu bordei, tu bordaste, ele/ela bordou, nós bordámos (Portugal) or nós bordamos (Brazil), vós bordásteis (Portugal), eles bordaram. The specific form bordámos also appears in descriptions of past activities by a group in formal or written Portuguese contexts.

See also: bordado (embroidery), bordadura (border or edging), and other textile crafts. Bordámos, as a past action, often appears in historical accounts, personal narratives, and craft documentation to indicate that a piece was decorated through stitching.