This is the 10571st most frequent Portuguese word.
fortalecerem
"Fortalecerem" means "to strengthen" (in the third person plural of the subjunctive or future infinitive).
In this sentence, 'fortalecerem' is used as an infinitive verb conjugated to align with the plural subject 'athletes' and reflects a recommendation or necessity for action.
Os atletas devem fortalecerem seus músculos para melhor desempenho.
Athletes should strengthen their muscles for better performance.
Here, 'fortalecerem' appears in a subjunctive form, indicating a desired action to enhance their defenses.
É importante que eles se esforcem para fortalecerem suas defesas.
It is important that they strive to strengthen their defenses.
In this example, 'fortalecerem' is used to indicate the intended action associated with the invitation issued to the students, representing cultivation of their study abilities.