This is the 8962nd most frequent Portuguese word.
atendessem
"Atendessem" is the third-person plural imperfect subjunctive form of the verb "atender," meaning "they attended to" or "they responded to" in hypothetical or uncertain situations.
In this sentence, 'atendessem' is used in the subjunctive mood, expressing a desire or wish about student behavior.
Os professores queriam que os alunos os atendessem quando fossem chamados.
The teachers wanted the students to attend to them when they were called.
Here, 'atendessem' indicates a request for action, showing the subjunctive mood in a formal context of resolving issues.
Eu solicitei que os técnicos de suporte atendessem ao problema rapidamente.
I requested that the support technicians address the issue promptly.
The verb 'atendessem' in this context conveys an obligation in a hypothetical or desired scenario, again in the subjunctive.