reduzem

Reduzem is a verb form in the Portuguese language, functioning as the third-person plural present indicative of the verb reduzir, which means to reduce. It is not a standalone noun or proper noun, but a grammatical inflection used with plural subjects in present time.

Origin and grammatical notes: reduzir is derived from Latin reducere, meaning to lead back or bring back, with the modern Portuguese form reduz- indicating the stem and the standard present-tense endings. Reduzem follows the regular pattern for the present indicative of a zar-type verb, aligning with other conjugations that add the common -em ending for third-person plural.

Conjugation overview: In the present indicative, the forms are eu reduzo, tu reduzes, ele reduz, nós reduzimos, vós reduzeis, eles reduzem. The present subjunctive forms include eu reduza, tu reduzas, ele reduza, nós reduzamos, vós reduzais, eles reduzam. The passive and other moods use different constructions, but reduzem remains the typical third-person plural present indicative form.

Usage: Reduzem is used to describe a current action where multiple subjects decrease or lower something, such as emissions, costs, or quantities. It appears in everyday language, news reporting, and technical writing. In subordinate clauses introduced by que, the related form reduzam is common, e.g., é importante que reduzam as emissões.

See also: reduzir, redução, conjugação verbal, português. Reduzem exemplifies how Portuguese verb inflections convey person and number, contributing to clarity about who is performing the action and when it occurs.