consolidaram

Consolidaram is the third-person plural form in the pretérito perfeito do indicativo of the Portuguese verb consolidar, meaning that they consolidated. It is used to describe completed actions in the past in which multiple subjects effected a strengthening, unification, or establishment of something such as an institution, agreement, influence, or structure.

The verb consolidar comes from the Latin consolidare, built from solidus (solid, firm) and the -are verb ending. As a regular -ar verb, consolidar follows standard conjugation patterns in the pretérito perfeito, with the ending -aram for the 3rd person plural. This makes consolidaram a common form in narrative and descriptive writing across varieties of Portuguese.

Usage notes and examples: Consolidaram is frequently employed in political, economic, or historical contexts to indicate a completed process of strengthening or unification. Examples include: "As alianças políticas consolidaram-se ao longo dos anos, e consolidaram a estabilidade regionale." "Os sindicatos consolidaram suas posições após a reunião." In English: they consolidated; they solidified their positions. The nuance typically emphasizes a successful result that was achieved in the past.

Regional variation and related terms: While broadly understood in both Brazilian and European Portuguese, the tone can vary from neutral to formal depending on context. Related terms include consolidar (to consolidate), consolidação (consolidation), and consolidado (consolidated).

See also: consolidation, verb conjugation, pretérito perfeito.