Desenvolveram

Desenvolveram is a Portuguese verb form. It is the third-person plural preterite indicative of the verb "desenvolver." The preterite indicative tense is used to describe actions that were completed in the past. Therefore, "desenvolveram" translates to "they developed" or "they have developed" in English.

The verb "desenvolver" itself means to develop, to unfold, to expand, or to grow. It can be applied to a wide range of contexts, including the development of ideas, products, skills, relationships, or even biological growth. When conjugated as "desenvolveram," it indicates that a group of individuals or entities performed the action of developing something.

For example, one might say "Os cientistas desenvolveram uma nova vacina," which translates to "The scientists developed a new vaccine." In this sentence, "desenvolveram" refers to the completed action by the group of scientists. Similarly, "As empresas desenvolveram novas tecnologias para o mercado," means "The companies developed new technologies for the market." The verb "desenvolveram" is crucial for conveying past actions of creation, progress, or evolution by multiple subjects in the Portuguese language.