acomodam

Acomodam is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Portuguese verb acomodar. The verb has multiple senses, including to accommodate or provide lodging for people, to arrange or place objects, to adjust or adapt something to fit a need, and, in reflexive use, to settle in or become comfortable. The form is commonly found in spoken and written Portuguese across both Brazil and Portugal.

Etymology and related forms: Acomodar comes from Latin roots related to convenience and suitability, reflected in related words such as comodidade (ease, convenience) and acomodação (arrangement, lodging). The noun acomodação can refer to lodging or a planned arrangement, while the reflexive form acomodar-se means to settle oneself or to adapt to a situation.

Usage examples:

- Eles acomodam os passageiros no saguão. They seat or arrange the passengers in the lobby.

- O hotel acomoda até 300 hóspedes. The hotel accommodates up to 300 guests.

- A empresa pode acomodar as solicitações dos clientes. The company can accommodate the clients’ requests.

- Eles acomodam-se na poltrona após o longo dia. They settle into the armchair after the long day.

- Ela está disposta a acomodar-se à nova rotina. She is willing to adapt to the new routine.

Notes: Acomodar-se often implies making oneself comfortable or adapting to circumstances, whereas acomodar emphasizes the act of providing space, arranging, or fitting something to needs. The term is widely used in everyday language and in formal contexts such as hospitality, logistics, and planning.