reciclam

Reciclam is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Portuguese verb reciclar, meaning "they recycle." It is used when the subject of the sentence is a group performing the action of recycling, for example a community, organizations, or people.

Etymology and form: Reciclar is a regular -ar verb derived from the noun reciclagem (recycling) with the prefix re- and the typical -lar verb ending. The present tense forms follow standard Portuguese conjugation patterns: eu reciclo, tu reciclas, ele/ela recicla, nós reciclamos, vocês reciclam (eles/elas reciclam). The form reciclam specifically marks the third-person plural.

Usage and examples: Reciclam is commonly found in statements about collective environmental actions. Examples include: "As escolas reciclam papel e plástico," meaning "The schools recycle paper and plastic," and "As comunidades reciclam materiais para reduzir resíduos." It can appear in journalism, campaigns, education, and everyday speech to describe groups that participate in recycling activities.

Regional notes: Reciclam is used in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese. While pronoun use varies by region, the verb form reciclam remains the standard third-person plural present indicative across dialects.

See also: reciclagem (the noun for recycling), reciclar (the infinitive), ambiente, sustentabilidade, gestão de resíduos.

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