Valorizem

Valorizem is a conjugated form of the Portuguese verb valorizar. It is not a standalone noun or proper name; rather, it appears in two grammatical contexts: the present subjunctive for the third-person plural (que eles valorizem) and the present imperative for the second-person plural (vocês valorizem). In written Portuguese, the form is commonly used in formal or promotional language to urge others to value or appreciate something.

Etymology and lexical background: valorizar is formed from valor, meaning value or worth, plus the suffix -izar, which turns a noun into a verb meaning to make or become by giving value. The root valor derives from Latin valor, while the verb-valuizing suffix is productive in Portuguese, producing verbs like valorizar, realizar, priorizar, among others. Valorizem inherits its meaning from valorização, the noun for the act or process of valuing.

Grammatical notes: Valorizem carries mood and agreement that affect its interpretation. As a present subjunctive plural form, it appears in subordinate clauses introduced by que (e.g., “É importante que eles valorizem…”). As an imperative for vocês, it functions as a direct command (e.g., “Valorizem tudo que foi feito”). The form is identical in both uses, with the surrounding syntax indicating whether it is a command or a hypothetical statement.

Usage considerations: In everyday speech, valorizem is often encountered in formal writing, campaigns, corporate communications, and educational contexts that aim to encourage appreciation or recognition of people, work, or values. As with other imperative or subjunctive forms, tone and register influence its reception.

See also: valorizar, valor, valorização, conjugação verbal.