coordenar

Coordenar is a verb in Portuguese that means to bring together people, resources, or actions so they work in a coordinated way. It involves organizing tasks, aligning timelines, and guiding activities toward a shared objective.

Origin and sense: The word comes from co- (together) and ordenar (to order), itself from Latin ordinare. The sense extends from arranging elements to ensuring their simultaneous and harmonious operation in different contexts.

Grammar: Coordenar is a regular -ar verb. In the present indicative, forms include eu coordeno, tu coordenas, ele coordena, nós coordenamos, vocês coordenam. Other tenses follow standard patterns for -ar verbs in Portuguese. The noun form related to the action is coordenação or coordenação, and the person who performs it is a coordenador (masculine) or coordenadora (feminine).

Usage: The term is widely used in business, project management, logistics, public administration, education, and technology. Examples include: a manager coordenar equipes and prazos; a software system coordenar operações entre módulos; a cidade coordenar transporte público. In mathematics and geography, related terms appear as coordenadas (coordinates) when referring to positions or points.

Related terms and nuances: Synonyms include articular, alinhar, sincronizar, and organizar, depending on nuance. Coordenar emphasizes bringing elements into a functional, harmonious relationship, often across departments, platforms, or timeframes. The concept is closely linked to coordination as a process and to coordination efforts within organizations or systems.