Estivermos

Estivermos is a Portuguese verb form. It is the first-person plural future subjunctive of the verb "estar." The verb "estar" in Portuguese generally means "to be" and is used to indicate temporary states, conditions, location, or ongoing actions. The future subjunctive mood is used to express an action or state that is uncertain or hypothetical in the future, often in subordinate clauses introduced by conjunctions like "quando" (when), "se" (if), or "enquanto" (while).

Therefore, "estivermos" translates to "if we are," "when we are," or "should we be," depending on the context of the sentence. For example, "Quando estivermos prontos, partiremos" translates to "When we are ready, we will leave." Another example is "Se estivermos juntos, tudo será mais fácil," meaning "If we are together, everything will be easier." It denotes a future possibility or condition involving the first-person plural subject ("we"). The formation of the future subjunctive is regular for most verbs, with "estar" following this pattern. Understanding the usage of "estivermos" is crucial for constructing grammatically correct and nuanced sentences in Portuguese that express hypothetical or conditional future events.