baseamos

Baseamos is the present indicative first-person plural form of the Portuguese verb basear, which means to base or to ground something on a given basis. It is used when the speaker and others are stating that their conclusions, actions, or statements rely on specific evidence, premises, or data.

Etymology and form: Basear comes from base, meaning foundation, with the standard -ar verb ending. Baseamos follows the regular pattern for regular -ar verbs in the present indicative, corresponding to the subject “nós” (we). The form is common in both Brazilian and European Portuguese, and it appears in formal and informal prose alike when justification or grounding is being discussed.

Usage and examples: Baseamos with a direct object or a prepositional phrase is common. For example, “Nós baseamos nossas conclusões em dados confiáveis.” or “Para sustentar a afirmação, baseamos o argumento em evidências.” The expression frequently appears in academic writing, journalism, and policy discussions, where arguments are linked to observed information.

Grammatical notes: Basear is a regular -ar verb, so baseamos aligns with the standard present indicative endings for the first-person plural. Beyond the present, the verb forms follow the expected patterns for other tenses and moods (e.g., baseamos, basearemos, baseamos, baseás, baseariam, depending on tense and mood).

See also: base (foundation), basear, basar.