Reúnem

Reúnem is a Portuguese verb form, specifically the third-person plural present indicative of the verb reunir. It denotes the action of bringing together or gathering, whether people, objects, or efforts. The meaning can range from assembling items to uniting individuals for a purpose, and it can also be used reflexively in the form reunir-se to indicate gathering or meeting.

Etymology and related forms: reunir comes from Latin reunire, formed from re- (again) and unire (to unite). The accent on the ú in reúnem (and related forms such as reúno, reúnes, reúne, reunimos) marks the stressed syllable in several present-tense forms. Common related nouns include reunião (meeting, gathering) and reunião, as well as the adjective reunido (gathered, united).

Conjugation note: In the present indicative, the standard forms are eu reúno, tu reúnes, ele/ela reúne, nós reunimos, vós reunís, eles/elas reúnem. The form reúnem is used with third-person plural subjects. The reflexive form, reunir-se, yields frases like eles reúnem-se, meaning they meet or come together.

Usage: reúnem is used when describing the act of assembling or consolidating. It can apply to organizing people for an event, collecting data or materials, or coordinating efforts. When the action is reciprocal or involves the subjects themselves gathering, the reflexive form reúnem-se is used.

Examples:

- Os participantes reúnem-se todas as semanas para discutir o projeto.

- A equipe reúnem informações de várias fontes.

- Eles reúnem-se para celebrar a vitória.

See also: reunir, reunião, reunido, reunião.