eles viessem

(that) they came

v j ɛ s ɐ̃ j̃ → vir
vies come + sem they imperfect subjunctive
verb · third plural · imperfect subjunctive Rare #34,301
(that) they came Imperfect subjunctive of "vir"; used after expressions of doubt, desire, conditions, etc.
PO: Se eles viessem mais cedo, a reunião começaria na hora.
EN: If they came earlier, the meeting would start on time.
Conjugation of vir
vir
Subjunctive imperfect
SingularPlural
First viesse —
Third viesse viessem

Você pediu para ligarem caso viessem.

You asked them to call if they were coming.

— Violência Gratuita (1997)

Ah sim, se você fosse um criminoso e eles viessem te pegar.

Oh right, if you were a criminal and they came to get you.

— Táxi - Velocidade nas Ruas (1998)

O mesmo com a porta, se por acaso viessem me visitar.

The same goes for the door, in case they happened to come visit me.

— Pacto de Sangue (1944)

Por que Tom queria que vocês viessem aqui?

Why did Tom want you to come here?

Não esperava que tantas pessoas viessem.

I didn't expect so many people to come.

Seria melhor que os bandidos não viessem!

It would be better if the bandits didn't come!

— Os Sete Samurais (1954)

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