Deduzcamos

Deduzcamos is a verb form in Portuguese. It represents the first-person plural in the present subjunctive (nós) of the verb deduzir, and is used to express a hypothetical action, a wish, or a suggestion within subordinate clauses introduced by que or para que. In modern standard Portuguese, the more common spelling for this form is deduzamos, while deduzcamos is sometimes cited as an orthographic variant or as found in older texts or certain regional usages.

Etymology and meaning. Deduzir comes from Latin deducere, literally “to lead away,” and in Portuguese acquired the sense of drawing conclusions by reasoning. The present subjunctive form is used to indicate doubt, possibility, or a condition related to deduction in subordinate clauses, similar to other verbs in the same mood and person.

Usage notes. Deduzcamos can appear in formal or literary contexts, but deduzamos is typically preferred in contemporary writing. In everyday speech, speakers may rephrase to avoid the subjunctive, such as using a future or present indicative construction like vamos deduzir or que possamos deduzir, depending on the sentence.

Examples. Que nós deduzcamos as hipóteses a partir dos dados. É importante que deduzcamos as consequências antes de agir. Na prática, muitos escritores modernos optam por deduzamos ou por reformulações que usem o subjuntivo de forma mais explícita.

See also. Deduzir; dedução; inferência; lógica.