Coincidem

Coincidem is a Portuguese verb form that corresponds to the third-person plural present indicative of coincidir, meaning to coincide, to match, or to occur at the same time. It is used when two or more items share a temporal or factual alignment, or when opinions or observations converge. In both Brazilian and European Portuguese, coincidem appears in contexts such as schedules, events, or statements that are in agreement or alignment.

Etymology and meaning: coincidir derives from Latin concidere, formed by con- (with, together) and cadere (to fall). The sense evolved from “to fall together” to “to occur at the same time” or “to correspond.” The form coincidem reflects the plural subject in the present tense.

Usage notes: Coincidem is typically used with plural subjects, for example, dates, facts, or statements that align. Common examples include “As datas coincidem” (the dates match) or “As informações coincidem” (the information matches). The related noun coincidência denotes the phenomenon of coincidence, while the verb can also express agreement or convergence in opinions or interpretations.

Relation to other terms: The concept of coincidence in Portuguese is closely related to coincidência (noun) and to cognate terms in other Romance languages, such as Spanish coinciden and French coïncident, which share the same Latin root. In English, the equivalent term is coincidence or to coincide, depending on context.

See also: coincidência, coincidir, coincidence (in English-language usage).