pressionam

pressionam is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Portuguese verb pressionar, meaning "they press" or "you (plural) press." It is used with sujeitos such as eles, elas, or vocês in the present tense. The related noun pressão (pressure) and the Latin root pressio inform the sense of applying force or influence.

Usage and sense: pressionar can denote physical pressing, as in pressionar um botão (to press a button), or figurative pressure, such as pressuring someone to act or decide. In political, legal, or organizational contexts, pressionar is common for describing attempts to influence decisions, policies, or outcomes. The term often carries a nuance between legitimate advocacy and coercive pressure, depending on tone and context.

Morphology and grammar: pressionam follows the regular -ar verb paradigm in the present indicative. It can take direct or indirect objects, and clitic pronouns can attach after the verb (e.g., pressionam-no, pressionam-se). The same form is used for both eles/elas and vocês in standard Brazilian and European Portuguese.

Examples:

- Eles pressionam o governo para acelerar o projeto de lei. (They pressure the government to accelerate the bill.)

- As organizações pressionam as empresas por práticas mais sustentáveis. (The organizations pressure the companies for more sustainable practices.)

- Os clientes pressionam por garantias melhores. (The customers press for better warranties.)

See also: pressionar, pressão, coagir.