This is the 3664th most frequent Portuguese word.
tendem
The word "tendem" in English means "they tend" (third-person plural of the verb "tender").
The word 'tendem' is used here as a verb (terceira pessoa do plural do presente do indicativo do verbo 'tender'), indicating inclination or tendency.
As pessoas tendem a preferir opções mais simples.
People tend to prefer simpler options.
Here, 'tendem' expresses a natural tendency or characteristic related to seasonal changes.
No inverno, os dias tendem a ser mais curtos.
In winter, the days tend to be shorter.
In this context, 'tendem' reflects a behavioral tendency of a group over time.