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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to Unit 7 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Portuguese Course"! In this unit, we will delve into the past tense of regular verbs. Being able to properly conjugate verbs in the past tense is essential for expressing actions that have already happened in Portuguese. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to conjugate regular verbs in the past tense and be able to use them in sentences with confidence.

Regular Verbs in the Past Tense[edit | edit source]

In Portuguese, regular verbs are those that follow a predictable pattern when conjugated. The past tense of regular verbs is formed by adding specific endings to the verb stem, depending on the subject pronoun. Let's take a look at the conjugation of regular verbs in the past tense for each subject pronoun:

Eu (I)[edit | edit source]

To conjugate regular verbs in the past tense for the subject pronoun "eu" (I), we add the ending "-ei" to the verb stem:

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English
Falar	[faˈlaɾ]	Spoke
Comer	[koˈmeɾ]	Ate
Beber	[beˈbeɾ]	Drank

Tu (You, informal)[edit | edit source]

To conjugate regular verbs in the past tense for the subject pronoun "tu" (you, informal), we add the ending "-aste" to the verb stem:

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English
Falar	[faˈlaɾ]	Spoke
Comer	[koˈmeɾ]	Ate
Beber	[beˈbeɾ]	Drank

Ele/Ela/Você (He/She/You, formal)[edit | edit source]

To conjugate regular verbs in the past tense for the subject pronouns "ele" (he), "ela" (she), and "você" (you, formal), we add the ending "-ou" to the verb stem:

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English
Falar	[faˈlaɾ]	Spoke
Comer	[koˈmeɾ]	Ate
Beber	[beˈbeɾ]	Drank

Nós (We)[edit | edit source]

To conjugate regular verbs in the past tense for the subject pronoun "nós" (we), we add the ending "-ámos" to the verb stem:

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English
Falar	[faˈlaɾ]	Spoke
Comer	[koˈmeɾ]	Ate
Beber	[beˈbeɾ]	Drank

Vós (You all)[edit | edit source]

To conjugate regular verbs in the past tense for the subject pronoun "vós" (you all), we add the ending "-astes" to the verb stem:

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English
Falar	[faˈlaɾ]	Spoke
Comer	[koˈmeɾ]	Ate
Beber	[beˈbeɾ]	Drank

Eles/Elas/Vocês (They)[edit | edit source]

To conjugate regular verbs in the past tense for the subject pronouns "eles" (they), "elas" (they), and "vocês" (you all), we add the ending "-aram" to the verb stem:

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English
Falar	[faˈlaɾ]	Spoke
Comer	[koˈmeɾ]	Ate
Beber	[beˈbeɾ]	Drank

Now that you have learned the conjugation of regular verbs in the past tense for each subject pronoun, let's practice using them in sentences.

Practice Sentences[edit | edit source]

In this section, we will provide you with some practice sentences to reinforce your understanding of regular verbs in the past tense. Try to translate the sentences into English and check your answers with the provided translations.

Eu falei com o meu amigo ontem. (I spoke to my friend yesterday.)
Tu comeste toda a pizza sozinho? (Did you eat the whole pizza by yourself?)
Ele bebeu um copo de água depois do jantar. (He drank a glass of water after dinner.)
Nós falamos sobre o filme durante o jantar. (We talked about the movie during dinner.)
Vós comestes todas as sobremesas da festa. (You all ate all the desserts at the party.)
Eles beberam cerveja na praia. (They drank beer at the beach.)

Summary[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we have learned how to conjugate regular verbs in the past tense. Remember to add the appropriate endings to the verb stem depending on the subject pronoun. By mastering the conjugation of regular verbs in the past tense, you will be able to express actions that have already happened in Portuguese with ease and accuracy.

Keep practicing and soon you will be able to use regular verbs in the past tense naturally in conversations. In the next lesson, we will explore the conjugation of irregular verbs in the past tense.

Table of Contents - Portuguese Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Unit 1: Greetings and Basic Phrases

Unit 2: Verbs - Present Tense

Unit 3: Family and Descriptions

Unit 4: Verbs - Future and Conditional Tenses

Unit 5: Portuguese-Speaking Countries and Cultures

Unit 6: Food and Drink

Unit 7: Verbs - Past Tense

Unit 8: Travel and Transportation

Unit 9: Indefinite Pronouns and Prepositions

Unit 10: Health and Emergencies

Videos[edit | edit source]

Regular Verbs Simple Past | Learn Portuguese #19 - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Conjugating Regular Portuguese Verbs - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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-In this lesson, you will learn how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense. Portuguese verbs are divided into three groups, based on their endings: "-ar", "-er", and "-ir". Regular verbs follow a predictable pattern when conjugated, based on their group.
+== Introduction ==
-Let's start by reviewing the present tense endings for regular verbs in Portuguese:
+Welcome to Unit 7 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Portuguese Course"! In this unit, we will delve into the past tense of regular verbs. Being able to properly conjugate verbs in the past tense is essential for expressing actions that have already happened in Portuguese. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to conjugate regular verbs in the past tense and be able to use them in sentences with confidence.
-* "-ar" verbs: eu-o, tu-as, ele/ela-a, nós-amos, vós-ais, eles/elas-am
+== Regular Verbs in the Past Tense ==
-* "-er" verbs: eu-o, tu-es, ele/ela-e, nós-emos, vós-eis, eles/elas-em
-* "-ir" verbs: eu-o, tu-es, ele/ela-e, nós-imos, vós-is, eles/elas-em
-<strong>Conjugating "-ar" verbs:</strong>
+In Portuguese, regular verbs are those that follow a predictable pattern when conjugated. The past tense of regular verbs is formed by adding specific endings to the verb stem, depending on the subject pronoun. Let's take a look at the conjugation of regular verbs in the past tense for each subject pronoun:
-To conjugate an "-ar" verb, simply remove the "-ar" ending and add the appropriate ending for the subject pronoun. Here is an example with the verb "falar" (to speak):
+=== Eu (I) ===
+To conjugate regular verbs in the past tense for the subject pronoun "eu" (I), we add the ending "-ei" to the verb stem:
-<span link>Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: [[Language/Portuguese/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]] & [[Language/Portuguese/Grammar/How-to-Use-be|How to Use be]].</span>
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| eu falo || ['fa.lu] || I speak
+| Falar || [faˈlaɾ] || Spoke
 |-
-| tu falas || ['fa.lɐʃ] || You speak
+| Comer || [koˈmeɾ] || Ate
 |-
-| ele/ela fala || ['fa.lɐ] || He/she speaks
+| Beber || [beˈbeɾ] || Drank
+|}
+=== Tu (You, informal) ===
+To conjugate regular verbs in the past tense for the subject pronoun "tu" (you, informal), we add the ending "-aste" to the verb stem:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| nós falamos || [fɐ.'la.muʃ] || We speak
+| Falar || [faˈlaɾ] || Spoke
 |-
-| vós falais || [fɐ.'la.iʃ] || You all speak (informal)
+| Comer || [koˈmeɾ] || Ate
 |-
-| eles/elas falam || [fɐ.'lɐ̃w] || They speak
+| Beber || [beˈbeɾ] || Drank
 |}
-<strong>Conjugating "-er" verbs:</strong>
+=== Ele/Ela/Você (He/She/You, formal) ===
-To conjugate an "-er" verb, simply remove the "-er" ending and add the appropriate ending for the subject pronoun. Here is an example with the verb "comer" (to eat):
+To conjugate regular verbs in the past tense for the subject pronouns "ele" (he), "ela" (she), and "você" (you, formal), we add the ending "-ou" to the verb stem:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| eu como || ['ko.mu] || I eat
+| Falar || [faˈlaɾ] || Spoke
 |-
-| tu comes || ['ko.mɨʃ] || You eat
+| Comer || [koˈmeɾ] || Ate
 |-
-| ele/ela come || ['ko.mi] || He/she eats
+| Beber || [beˈbeɾ] || Drank
+|}
+=== Nós (We) ===
+To conjugate regular verbs in the past tense for the subject pronoun "nós" (we), we add the ending "-ámos" to the verb stem:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| nós comemos || [ko.'me.muʃ] || We eat
+| Falar || [faˈlaɾ] || Spoke
 |-
-| vós comeis || [ko.'me.iʃ] || You all eat (informal)
+| Comer || [koˈmeɾ] || Ate
 |-
-| eles/elas comem || [ko.'mẽj] || They eat
+| Beber || [beˈbeɾ] || Drank
 |}
-<strong>Conjugating "-ir" verbs:</strong>
+=== Vós (You all) ===
-To conjugate an "-ir" verb, simply remove the "-ir" ending and add the appropriate ending for the subject pronoun. Here is an example with the verb "partir" (to leave):
+To conjugate regular verbs in the past tense for the subject pronoun "vós" (you all), we add the ending "-astes" to the verb stem:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| eu parto || ['paɾ.tu] || I leave
+| Falar || [faˈlaɾ] || Spoke
 |-
-| tu partes || ['paɾ.tɨʃ] || You leave
+| Comer || [koˈmeɾ] || Ate
 |-
-| ele/ela parte || ['paɾ.tɨ] || He/she leaves
+| Beber || [beˈbeɾ] || Drank
+|}
+=== Eles/Elas/Vocês (They) ===
+To conjugate regular verbs in the past tense for the subject pronouns "eles" (they), "elas" (they), and "vocês" (you all), we add the ending "-aram" to the verb stem:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| nós partimos || [pɐɾ.'ti.muʃ] || We leave
+| Falar || [faˈlaɾ] || Spoke
 |-
-| vós partis || [pɐɾ.'tiʃ] || You all leave (informal)
+| Comer || [koˈmeɾ] || Ate
 |-
-| eles/elas partem || [pɐɾ.'tẽj] || They leave
+| Beber || [beˈbeɾ] || Drank
 |}
-Note that some "-ir" verbs are irregular and do not follow this pattern. We will cover those in an upcoming lesson.
+Now that you have learned the conjugation of regular verbs in the past tense for each subject pronoun, let's practice using them in sentences.
-<strong>Examples:</strong>
+== Practice Sentences ==
-* Eu falo português. (I speak Portuguese.)
+In this section, we will provide you with some practice sentences to reinforce your understanding of regular verbs in the past tense. Try to translate the sentences into English and check your answers with the provided translations.
-* Nós comemos pão e queijo. (We eat bread and cheese.)
-* Ele parte para o Brasil amanhã. (He leaves for Brazil tomorrow.)
-<strong>Practice:</strong>
+* Eu falei com o meu amigo ontem. (I spoke to my friend yesterday.)
+* Tu comeste toda a pizza sozinho? (Did you eat the whole pizza by yourself?)
+* Ele bebeu um copo de água depois do jantar. (He drank a glass of water after dinner.)
+* Nós falamos sobre o filme durante o jantar. (We talked about the movie during dinner.)
+* Vós comestes todas as sobremesas da festa. (You all ate all the desserts at the party.)
+* Eles beberam cerveja na praia. (They drank beer at the beach.)
-Now it's time for some practice. Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense:
+== Summary ==
-. cantar (to sing)
+In this lesson, we have learned how to conjugate regular verbs in the past tense. Remember to add the appropriate endings to the verb stem depending on the subject pronoun. By mastering the conjugation of regular verbs in the past tense, you will be able to express actions that have already happened in Portuguese with ease and accuracy.
-.
+Keep practicing and soon you will be able to use regular verbs in the past tense naturally in conversations. In the next lesson, we will explore the conjugation of irregular verbs in the past tense.
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