Socorrem

Socorrem is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Portuguese verb socorrer, meaning to help, aid, or rescue someone in need. It is used when the subject performing the action is plural, as in Eles socorrem os feridos (They aid the injured).

Grammatical notes: The verb socorrer is conjugated in the present indicative as eu socorro, tu socorres, ele socorre, nós socorremos, vós socorreis, eles socorrem. The present subjunctive form for the third person plural is socorram (e.g., que eles socorram as vítimas). This distinction helps distinguish statements of fact from wishes or hypothetical scenarios.

Etymology and related terms: Socorrem derives from socorrer, which carries the sense of coming to someone’s aid. Related words include socorro (noun: aid or rescue), socorrista (person who provides emergency assistance), and socorro emergencial (emergency aid). The term is common in contexts such as medical emergencies, disaster response, and humanitarian assistance.

Usage considerations: In everyday Portuguese, socorrer emphasizes an active act of providing assistance, often in urgent or formal contexts. It appears frequently in news reporting, official communications, and documentation related to emergency services, healthcare, and social support. As with many verbs, its exact nuance depends on context and mood, but it consistently conveys the act of helping others.