This is the 10609th most frequent Portuguese word.
fundamentarem
"Fundamentarem" means "to substantiate" or "to provide a foundation" (third person plural of the future subjunctive or infinitive in Portuguese).
Here, "fundamentarem" is utilized in the subjunctive mood to express necessity or a condition for the choices made by certain subjects to have a solid reasoning or basis.
É essencial que eles fundamentarem suas escolhas antes de seguir em frente.
It is essential that they support their choices before moving forward.
In this context, "fundamentarem" indicates that the candidates are expected or hoped to provide a solid and clear foundation for their propositions; it's a request or hope expressed in the subjunctive.
Nós esperamos que os candidatos fundamentarem bem suas propostas.
We hope that the candidates substantiate their proposals well.
In this sentence, "fundamentarem" is used as the infinitive of the verb "fundamentar" in its conjugated form for third person plural in the subjunctive mood (present). It's indicating the necessity for the students to provide a clear basis or foundation for their ideas.