Desenrollemos

Desenrollemos is the present subjunctive form of the Portuguese verb desenrolar, used in the first person plural. It functions as a proposal or invitation to a collective action, similar to the English “let us unravel” or “let’s sort this out.” The form expresses a wish or suggestion to deal with a situation through coordinated effort.

Desenrolar, the verb from which desenrollemos derives, is composed of the prefix des- and the verb enrolar (to roll). Literally, desenrolar means to unroll or unwind. Figuratively, it can mean to sort out, resolve, or lay out steps for handling a task or problem. The sense of organizing a sequence or making things clearer underpins the use of the subjunctive form desenrollemos as a call to collaborative action.

Usage and nuances: desenrollemos is mainly found in informal to semi-formal Brazilian Portuguese, in speech and writing, when a speaker invites others to work together on a matter. It conveys pragmatism and teamwork. In other contexts, speakers may use alternative verbs such as resolver, organizar, or colocar em ordem, depending on formality and exact nuance.

Examples:

- Desenrollemos esse projeto ainda hoje. (Let’s sort out this project today.)

- Desenrollemos a papelada antes da reunião. (Let’s get the paperwork in order before the meeting.)

Related forms include desenrolar (infinitive), desenrola-te (imperative singular informal in some forms), and desenrolamento (noun meaning unfolding or unrolling). The reflexive desenrolar-se refers to becoming unentangled or to cope with a situation personally.