quebramos

Quebramos is the first-person plural form of the Portuguese verb quebrar, meaning to break or crack. It corresponds to nós quebramos in the present indicative and to nós quebramos in the pretérito perfeito do indicativo, depending on context and time reference. Because the same spelling marks two tenses, its temporal meaning is usually indicated by surrounding words or punctuation in a sentence.

Usage notes:

In standard Portuguese, quebramos is used to describe actions performed by the speaker and at least one other person. For example, "Ontem, nós quebramos o copo" clearly signals the past tense “we broke the glass.” Without an explicit time reference, the form can be interpreted as either present or past, though speakers often rely on additional markers or on the more explicit present form "nós estamos quebrando" to indicate ongoing action.

Etymology and meaning:

The form derives from the verb quebrar, itself meaning to break, smash, or ruin. The root conveys the idea of rendering something unable to function or be used as intended.

Toponymy and usage in names:

Quebramos is not a widely recognized toponym or proper noun in major geographic references. When it appears as a place name or personal name, it tends to be rare and highly localized, and it is typically understood as a linguistic relic or in a specific regional context rather than as a common designation.

Related terms:

Related verbs include quebrar, quebra, quebrado, and related phrases that describe breaking or brokenness in various grammatical forms.