This is the 5169th most frequent Portuguese word.
ouvirem
"To hear" (in the subjunctive or infinitive form for "they/you [plural]").
Here, 'ouvirem' is used as the infinitive form augmented by the subjunctive mood, indicating hypothetical listening.
Eu espero que eles possam ouvirem a música com atenção.
I hope they can listen to the music attentively.
'Ouvirem' is used in the subjunctive present tense as part of an imperative request or suggestion.
Por favor, façam silêncio para ouvirem o que o professor tem a dizer.
Please remain silent to listen to what the teacher has to say.
In this context, 'ouvirem' expresses a conditional potentiality, aligned with a hypothetical or desired action by the subject.