Desenvolvamos

Desenvolvamos is the first-person plural present subjunctive form of the Portuguese verb desenvolver, meaning to develop, unfold, or advance. It can function as a hortative or inclusive imperative, conveying "let us develop" or "let's develop." The form is common in formal writing, proposals, and planning discussions where collective action is proposed.

Etymology and meaning: desenvolver is built from the prefix des- added to envolv- (from envolver, to wrap or envelop). The semantic shift from wrapping or surrounding to unfolding or progressing gives the sense of developing something further. The present subjunctive conjugation for nós is desenvolvamos, with other forms including desenvolva (ele/ela/você), desenvolvas (tu), and desenvolvam (eles/vocês).

Usage and register: Desenvolvamos appears in contexts that require subjunctive mood to express wish, doubt, necessity, or suggestion. It is often used to introduce proposals or collaborative plans: "Desenvolvamos um plano detalhado" and "É fundamental que desenvolvamos novas soluções." It can also serve as a hortative mood in more formal or organizational language: "Desenvolvamos uma estratégia conjunta." In everyday conversation, speakers may opt for the more direct "vamos desenvolver," which has a similar meaning but a less formal tone.

Related terms: The noun desenvolvimento (development) is derived from the same root. Descrever, detalhar, and planejar are common paired concepts when discussing the act of desenvolvimento in professional or academic contexts.

See also: desenvolver, desenvolvimento, subjunctive mood in Portuguese, hortative mood.