checamos

Checamos is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Portuguese verb checar, meaning "we check" or "we verify." In Portuguese-language media and online discourse, checamos is used as a general statement that a claim or piece of information has been examined for accuracy. The form is commonly seen in journalistic contexts, in social media posts, and in civic information campaigns to signal verification and due-diligence.

Beyond everyday grammar, checamos is often adopted as branding by fact-checking initiatives and portals that operate in Portuguese. When a media outlet or project publishes a verified item, it may accompany the claim with a note such as "checamos" to indicate that a formal verification process has taken place, typically with sources, dates, and methodological notes.

Linguistic note: checar is the verb “to check”; checamos is the conjugated form used to express that a group has performed the verification. The term has become a familiar part of the lexicon around fact-checking in Lusophone contexts, reflecting a broader emphasis on transparency, correction, and evidence-based reporting.