juntamos

Juntamos is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Portuguese verb juntar, meaning to bring together, join, or gather. The infinitive is juntar, and juntamos is a regular -ar verb form used with the subject nós. It corresponds to “we join” or “we gather.” Other key present-tense forms include eu junto, tu juntas, ele junta, e eles juntam. In many varieties, the past simple is written juntámos in European Portuguese, while Brazilian Portuguese commonly uses juntamos as the past in informal speech. The noun junção (junction, joining) shares the same root.

Etymology and related forms: Juntar derives from Latin iunctus (joined) via the Romance verb development. Related terms include junção (the act or result of joining) and conjunto (a set or collection), both connected to the idea of bringing parts together.

Usage: Juntar is used to describe combining objects, assembling data, or coordinating efforts. Examples: “Nós juntamos os documentos para a reunião.” “Vamos juntar as peças do quebra-cabeça.” “Eles juntaram-se para arrecadar fundos” (join together for a cause). The expression “juntar as mãos” (join hands) and “juntar esforços” (join efforts) are common idiomatic usages.

Notes: The form juntamos can function as present tense in Brazilian Portuguese, whereas in European Portuguese it more commonly appears as past tense in the form juntámos. As with many Portuguese verbs, context and regional variety determine the exact tense and nuance.