encerrarão

Encerrarão is the third-person plural future indicative form of the Portuguese verb encerrar. It corresponds to the English “they will close” or “you all will finish.” The form is used with plural subjects such as eles, elas, or vocês.

Etymology and meaning: Encerrar comes from the prefix en- combined with cerrar (to close), a cognate of the Spanish cerrar. The sense covers closing an object or place, ending a period or process, and figuratively concluding discussions, negotiations, or activities. In addition to physical closure, it can imply bringing to a conclusion or finalizing arrangements.

Conjugation in the future indicative: As a regular -ar verb, encerrar follows the standard -ar future endings. Examples:

- eu encerrarei

- tu encerrarás

- ele/ela/você encerrará

- nós encerraremos

- vós encerrareis

- eles/elas/vocês encerrarão

Usage notes: Encerrarão is common in formal and written Portuguese, including journalism, contracts, and official communications. It conveys a planned or expected completion by multiple subjects. It is not used for singular subjects, where encerraró or encerrará would be appropriate depending on the person.

Related terms: Other verbs with similar meaning include terminar, concluir, finalizar, and fechar. Encerrar também can appear in contexts meaning to enclose or imprison, though this sense is less common in everyday use.

Examples:

- Os representantes encerrarão as negociações amanhã.

- Se tudo correr conforme o plano, encerrarão o projeto no fim do trimestre.