Possuem

Possuem is the present indicative form of the Portuguese verb possuir, meaning to possess or to own. The infinitive is possuir. The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, such as an object, a right, a characteristic, or property. In use, it denotes having or possessing something. Examples: Eles possuem uma casa; a empresa possui várias marcas; a equipe possui talento suficiente. In some contexts, possuir can imply control or stable ownership, in contrast with ter, which may sound more common or casual. Possuir is frequently found in formal, legal, or technical writings, as well as literary texts.

The present indicative forms are: eu possuo, tu possuis, ele possui, nós possuímos, vós possuís, eles possuem. The past participle is possuído and the gerund is possuindo. The etymology traces to Latin possessus, participle of possidēre, meaning to possess or hold in possession. In modern Portuguese, pode-se also use possuir to refer to abilities or attributes: “ele possui fluência em várias línguas” or “a empresa possui grande reserva financeira.” In many contexts, ter can substitute for possuir, but possuir emphasizes possession, title, and control.