Toleram

Toleram is a conjugated form of the Portuguese verb tolerar. Specifically, toleram is the third-person plural present indicative form, used with subjects such as eles, elas, and vocês in standard Brazilian and European Portuguese. It translates to “they tolerate” or “you (plural) tolerate,” depending on the subject.

Etymology and related forms. The verb tolerar comes from Latin tolerare, meaning to bear, endure, or allow. Related words in Portuguese include tolerância (tolerance), tolerante (tolerant), and intolerância (intolerance). The form toleram shares its root with these terms and appears in various tenses and moods through standard conjugation patterns.

Usage and nuance. Tolerar generally conveys accepting or enduring something that may be inconvenient, annoying, or disapproved of. It can indicate a passive endurance or a decision to coexist with a situation without actively endorsing it. In contrast to verbs like aceitar or concordar, tolerar does not necessarily imply approval. Examples: Eles toleram o barulho constante; Vocês toleram mudanças no cronograma. The appropriate choice among tolerar, aceitar, ou concordar depends on the degree of acceptance and the speaker’s stance.

Regional and stylistic notes. In everyday Brazilian Portuguese, toleram is common and versatile across informal and formal registers. In European Portuguese, the same form is used but frequency and nuance can vary with region and context. The term is widely understood in Portuguese-speaking communities and often appears in writing on social behavior, policy discussions, and everyday communication.

See also tolerância, tolerante, intolerância, tolerar.