qualificam

Qualificam is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Portuguese verb qualificar, meaning “they qualify.” It is used when a group is found to meet required criteria or when someone is deemed eligible. The form can also appear in contexts where an assessment or distinction is being made to determine whether something qualifies.

Etymology and meaning: Qualificar comes from Latin qualificare, itself built from qualis “of what kind” and facere “to make.” In Portuguese, qualificam functions as the present-tense form used with third-person plural subjects such as eles, elas, or vocês (for non-reflexive constructions).

Grammatical notes: Qualificar is a regular -ar verb, and qualificam is the present indicative form for third-person plural. This form is used with plural subjects in both formal and informal varieties of the language. Reflexive or other tense forms of the verb follow standard conjugation patterns, but qualificam specifically marks the present action by a plural subject.

Usage examples: Eles qualificam os candidatos para a vaga com base em critérios de experiência e educação. Em textos regulatórios, qualificam-se os requisitos para indicar elegibilidade ou adequação de um item ou processo.

See also: Qualificação, Qualificar, Qualificador.