ouvirem

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.

Seria ótimo que as crianças ouvirem atentamente as instruções dadas.

It would be great if the children listened attentively to the given instructions.