assuma

Assuma is a conjugated form of the Portuguese verb assumir, which means to take up, undertake, or assume. In Portuguese grammar, assuma serves as the present subjunctive form for the third-person singular (que ele/ela assuma) and as the affirmative imperative form for the second-person formal você (assuma). It is commonly used to express a demand, suggestion, or wish, or to issue an instruction in formal contexts.

Etymology and cognates: Assumir derives from the Latin assumere, built from ad- (to) and sumere (to take). Related forms appear in other Romance languages, such as Spanish asuma (subjunctive) and French assumer, reflecting common Latin roots for the concept of taking on or accepting.

Usage and context: In Brazilian and European Portuguese, assuma appears frequently in formal or official language, policy statements, legal texts, and corporate communications. Typical constructions include directives like “Assuma a responsabilidade” or phrases expressing doubt or desire, such as “Espero que ele assuma a posição.” The form also appears in headlines and imperative formulations urging action or commitment.

See also: The related verb assumir and its noun form assunção (assumption or undertaking). Related terms in other Romance languages include asume/asumir in Spanish and assumer in French.