fornecesse

Fornecesse is the imperfect subjunctive form of the Portuguese verb fornecer, which means to supply or furnish. As an inflected form, fornecesse can refer to the first-person singular (eu fornecesse) or the third-person singular (ele fornecesse) in contexts expressing hypotheticals, non-real conditions, or polite requests in subordinate clauses.

Conjugation and forms

In the imperfect subjunctive, the verb forne contigo follows the standard pattern for -er verbs in this mood. Common forms include: eu fornecesse, tu fornecesses, ele fornecesse, nós fornecêssemos, vós fornecêsseis, eles fornecessem. The exact form is determined by the subject of the clause, and fornecesse is a single word that can function for Eu or Ele in appropriate contexts.

Usage

Fornecesse appears in subordinate clauses introduced by if/that or in conditional statements. Examples: Se eu fornecesse os materiais, o projeto avançaria; Caso ele fornecesse mais informações, poderíamos tomar uma decisão. In everyday speech, speakers often use alternative constructions such as desejasse ou pudesse, but fornecesse remains correct in formal or written Portuguese.

Notes

Fornecer and its imperfect subjunctive form fornecesse are distinct from nouns or adverbs; fornecesse is strictly a verb form and normally appears within a sentence with a clear subject. This form is more common in formal writing, legal texts, or literature, and is less frequent in casual conversation. See also fornecer and the related subjunctive moods in Portuguese grammar.