Difundiram

Difundiram is a verb in the Portuguese language, specifically the third-person plural preterite indicative form of the verb "difundir." The verb "difundir" means to spread, disseminate, propagate, or broadcast. Therefore, "difundiram" translates to "they spread," "they disseminated," "they propagated," or "they broadcast." This verb is used to describe an action performed by multiple subjects in the past.

For example, in a sentence like "Eles difundiram a notícia rapidamente," the word "difundiram" indicates that "they" (multiple people) spread the news quickly. The context in which "difundiram" appears will determine the precise meaning of "spread" or "disseminate." It can refer to the spreading of information, ideas, knowledge, diseases, or even physical substances.

The preterite indicative tense in Portuguese is used to describe completed actions in the past. Thus, "difundiram" signifies that the act of spreading or disseminating has already occurred and is finished. This form is essential for constructing narratives and reporting past events in Portuguese. It is a common verb and its conjugation is fundamental for fluency in the language.