apresentarem

Apresentarem is a conjugated form of the Portuguese verb "apresentar," which means "to present" or "to introduce." This specific form appears in the future subjunctive tense, third person plural, and is used in conditional or hypothetical clauses that refer to future events or situations.

The future subjunctive tense in Portuguese is typically used after certain conjunctions such as "quando" (when), "se" (if), "assim que" (as soon as), and "enquanto" (while) when the main clause refers to a future action. For example, in the sentence "Se eles apresentarem o projeto amanhã, receberão feedback positivo" (If they present the project tomorrow, they will receive positive feedback), "apresentarem" correctly reflects the future conditional nature of the subordinate clause.

This verb form is part of the regular -ar conjugation pattern in Portuguese. The future subjunctive is formed by taking the third person plural preterite indicative form of the verb (apresentaram) and replacing the -am ending with -em, resulting in "apresentarem."

The verb "apresentar" itself has multiple meanings depending on context. It can mean to present information, to introduce people to each other, to display or show something, or to perform artistically. The reflexive form "apresentar-se" adds the nuance of introducing oneself or performing for an audience.

Understanding "apresentarem" requires knowledge of Portuguese subjunctive mood usage, which often confuses learners as it expresses uncertainty, possibility, or dependency on another action. This form is essential for constructing complex sentences about future possibilities or conditions in Portuguese grammar.