remontem

Remontem is a Portuguese word that primarily appears as a grammatical form rather than as an independent concept. It is the third-person plural present subjunctive form of the verb remontar. The verb remontar has several senses: to mount again or reassemble; to reconstruct or restore something; and, in a broader sense, to trace back or date back to a past period. It can also be used figuratively to describe revisiting or recounting events and narratives.

Usage and meaning in context

As a subjunctive form, remontem occurs in subordinate clauses that express possibility, necessity, desire, doubt, or hypothetical action, typically after expressions such as é necessário que or duvido que. In ordinary speech, the indicative remontam is used for factual statements, while the subjunctive remontem signals non-asserted or contingent action. The sense of dating back to a time period is often conveyed with remontar in contexts like historical or literary discussion.

Examples

- É necessário que eles remontem o equipamento antes do prazo.

- As lendas remontem ao período medieval.

Notes

Remontem is not a standalone noun or widely used as a place name in standard Portuguese. It is primarily encountered as a verb form within sentences. The broader verb remontar carries multiple senses that vary with context, and usage may differ slightly between European and Brazilian Portuguese. See also remontar and Portuguese verb conjugation.