Forneçamos

Forneçamos is a verb form in Portuguese, specifically the first-person plural present subjunctive of the verb fornecer, meaning to supply or provide. It appears in clauses that require the subjunctive mood, and can also function as a formal inclusive jussive or imperative meaning “let us provide.”

Grammatical notes indicate that forneçamos is used after expressions of possibility, necessity, doubt, or desire, as in a subordinate clause introduced by que, such as “É essencial que forneçamos os recursos necessários.” In practice, Portuguese speakers often opt for other constructions in informal speech, such as alternative subjunctive forms or the more direct “vamos fornecer,” but forneçamos remains standard in formal or written language.

Spelling and pronunciation are guided by the letter ç, which ensures the /s/ sound before the vowels a or o. The form is derived from the verb fornecer, and shares related nouns and adjectives such as fornecimento (supply) and fornecedor (supplier).

Usage considerations include regional variation: in Brazilian and European Portuguese, the form is understood and correct in formal writing, though contemporary speech may favor simpler imperatives or present indicative substitutes depending on context. When used, forneçamos often appears in official statements, clauses of obligation, or policy proposals where a collective action is being proposed.

See also: fornecer, fornecimento, fornecedor, subjuntivo, imperativo.