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Welcome to your next step in mastering Portuguese! Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of regular verbs in the present tense. Understanding how to conjugate these verbs is crucial for building your communication skills in Portuguese. Once you grasp this concept, you'll be able to express your thoughts and actions more clearly.

In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:

What are Regular Verbs?[edit | edit source]

Regular verbs in Portuguese follow a predictable pattern when conjugated. They are categorized based on their endings: -ar, -er, and -ir. This consistency makes them much easier to learn than irregular verbs, which can change forms unpredictably. By understanding these patterns, you'll gain a strong foundation for using verbs in your conversations.

Conjugation Patterns[edit | edit source]

Let's break down the conjugation patterns for each type of regular verb ending.

Conjugating -ar Verbs[edit | edit source]

The -ar verbs are the most common in Portuguese. To conjugate a regular -ar verb in the present tense, you remove the -ar ending and add the appropriate endings based on the subject pronoun.

Here’s the pattern:

Eu (I) - -o

Tu (You, informal singular) - -as

Ele/Ela/Você (He/She/You, formal singular) - -a

Nós (We) - -amos

Vós (You, informal plural) - -ais

Eles/Elas/Vocês (They/You, formal plural) - -am

Here’s a table with an example using the verb "falar" (to speak):

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English
eu falo	/ew ˈfa.lu/	I speak
tu falas	/tu ˈfa.las/	You speak (informal)
ele fala	/ˈe.li ˈfa.la/	He speaks
ela fala	/ˈɛ.la ˈfa.la/	She speaks
nós falamos	/nɔjs faˈla.mus/	We speak
vós falais	/vɔjs faˈlais/	You speak (plural, informal)
eles falam	/ˈɛ.lis ˈfa.lɐ̃w/	They speak
elas falam	/ˈɛ.lɐs ˈfa.lɐ̃w/	They (feminine) speak

Conjugating -er Verbs[edit | edit source]

Now, let’s look at -er verbs. The pattern is slightly different but still consistent. Remove the -er ending and add the appropriate endings:

Eu (I) - -o

Tu (You, informal singular) - -es

Ele/Ela/Você (He/She/You, formal singular) - -e

Nós (We) - -emos

Vós (You, informal plural) - -eis

Eles/Elas/Vocês (They/You, formal plural) - -em

Here’s an example using the verb "comer" (to eat):

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English
eu como	/ew ˈko.mu/	I eat
tu comes	/tu ˈko.mes/	You eat (informal)
ele come	/ˈe.li ˈko.mi/	He eats
ela come	/ˈɛ.la ˈko.mi/	She eats
nós comemos	/nɔjs koˈme.mus/	We eat
vós comeis	/vɔjs koˈmejs/	You eat (plural, informal)
eles comem	/ˈɛ.lis ˈko.mɐ̃w/	They eat
elas comem	/ˈɛ.lɐs ˈko.mɐ̃w/	They (feminine) eat

Conjugating -ir Verbs[edit | edit source]

Finally, we have -ir verbs. The endings for these verbs are also distinct. Remove the -ir and add the appropriate endings:

Eu (I) - -o

Tu (You, informal singular) - -es

Ele/Ela/Você (He/She/You, formal singular) - -e

Nós (We) - -imos

Vós (You, informal plural) - -is

Eles/Elas/Vocês (They/You, formal plural) - -em

Here’s an example using the verb "assistir" (to watch):

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English
eu assisto	/ew aˈs(is).tu/	I watch
tu assistes	/tu aˈs(is).tes/	You watch (informal)
ele assiste	/ˈe.li aˈs(is).tʃi/	He watches
ela assiste	/ˈɛ.la aˈs(is).tʃi/	She watches
nós assistimos	/nɔjs a.sisˈtʃi.mus/	We watch
vós assistis	/vɔjs a.sisˈtʃis/	You watch (plural, informal)
eles assistem	/ˈɛ.lis aˈs(is).tʃẽw/	They watch
elas assistem	/ˈɛ.lɐs aˈs(is).tʃẽw/	They (feminine) watch

Practice Makes Perfect[edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered the basics of conjugating regular verbs in the present tense, it's time for you to practice! Below are exercises designed to reinforce what you've learned.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

1. Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense:

(falar) Eu ________

(comer) Nós ________

(assistir) Eles ________

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct conjugation of the verb in parentheses:

Eu ________ (falar) com minha amiga.

Eles ________ (comer) pizza todos os sábados.

Nós ________ (assistir) a um filme hoje à noite.

3. Translate the following sentences into Portuguese:

I eat bread.

She speaks Portuguese.

We watch television.

4. Identify the subject pronoun and the verb in the following sentences:

Tu comes maçã.

Eles falam inglês.

Eu assisto ao jogo.

5. Create your own sentences using the following verbs:

(falar) __________

(comer) __________

(assistir) __________

6. Match the subject pronouns with the correct verb endings:

(a) Eu - (i) -amos

(b) Tu - (ii) -o

(c) Ele - (iii) -a

(d) Nós - (iv) -es

7. Rewrite the following sentences, changing the subject pronoun:

Eu falo espanhol. (Change to "tu")

Ela come maçã. (Change to "eles")

Nós assistimos ao filme. (Change to "vós")

8. Conjugate the following sentences in the negative form:

Eu ________ (falar) português.

Eles ________ (comer) carne.

Nós ________ (assistir) ao jogo.

9. Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentences:

Tu ________ (falar) muito rápido.

Ela ________ (comer) sorvete.

Nós ________ (assistir) a uma série.

10. Fill in the chart with the correct conjugations for the verb "cantar" (to sing):

Subject Pronoun	Conjugation
Eu	________
Tu	________
Ele/Ela/Você	________
Nós	________
Vós	________
Eles/Elas/Vocês	________

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

1. Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense:

(falar) Eu falo

(comer) Nós comemos

(assistir) Eles assistem

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct conjugation of the verb in parentheses:

Eu falo (falar) com minha amiga.

Eles comem (comer) pizza todos os sábados.

Nós assistimos (assistir) a um filme hoje à noite.

3. Translate the following sentences into Portuguese:

I eat bread. Eu como pão.

She speaks Portuguese. Ela fala português.

We watch television. Nós assistimos televisão.

4. Identify the subject pronoun and the verb in the following sentences:

Tu comes maçã. (Pronoun: Tu, Verb: comes)

Eles falam inglês. (Pronoun: Eles, Verb: falam)

Eu assisto ao jogo. (Pronoun: Eu, Verb: assisto)

5. Create your own sentences using the following verbs:

(falar) Eu falo com meu irmão.

(comer) Nós comemos arroz.

(assistir) Eles assistem a um filme.

6. Match the subject pronouns with the correct verb endings:

(a) Eu - (ii) -o

(b) Tu - (iv) -es

(c) Ele - (iii) -a

(d) Nós - (i) -amos

7. Rewrite the following sentences, changing the subject pronoun:

Eu falo espanhol. → Tu falas espanhol.

Ela come maçã. → Eles comem maçã.

Nós assistimos ao filme. → Vós assistis ao filme.

8. Conjugate the following sentences in the negative form:

Eu não falo (falar) português.

Eles não comem (comer) carne.

Nós não assistimos (assistir) ao jogo.

9. Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentences:

Tu falas (falar) muito rápido.

Ela come (comer) sorvete.

Nós assistimos (assistir) a uma série.

10. Fill in the chart with the correct conjugations for the verb "cantar" (to sing):

Subject Pronoun	Conjugation
Eu	canto
Tu	cantas
Ele/Ela/Você	canta
Nós	cantamos
Vós	cantais
Eles/Elas/Vocês	cantam

In conclusion, mastering regular verbs in the present tense is a significant milestone in your journey to fluency in Portuguese. With practice and application, you will soon find yourself expressing your thoughts and actions with confidence! Keep practicing, and don't hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher.

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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+Welcome to your next step in mastering Portuguese! Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of '''regular verbs''' in the present tense. Understanding how to conjugate these verbs is crucial for building your communication skills in Portuguese. Once you grasp this concept, you'll be able to express your thoughts and actions more clearly.
-<div class="pg_page_title">Portuguese Grammar → Unit 2: Verbs - Present Tense → Regular Verbs</div>
+In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:
 __TOC__
-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.
+=== What are Regular Verbs? ===
+Regular verbs in Portuguese follow a predictable pattern when conjugated. They are categorized based on their endings: '''-ar''', '''-er''', and '''-ir'''. This consistency makes them much easier to learn than irregular verbs, which can change forms unpredictably. By understanding these patterns, you'll gain a strong foundation for using verbs in your conversations.
+=== Conjugation Patterns ===
+Let's break down the conjugation patterns for each type of regular verb ending.
-Let's start by reviewing the present tense endings for regular verbs in Portuguese:
+==== Conjugating -ar Verbs ====
-* "-ar" verbs: eu-o, tu-as, ele/ela-a, nós-amos, vós-ais, eles/elas-am
+The -ar verbs are the most common in Portuguese. To conjugate a regular -ar verb in the present tense, you remove the -ar ending and add the appropriate endings based on the subject pronoun.
-* "-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>
+Here’s the pattern:
-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) - '''-o'''
+* '''Tu''' (You, informal singular) - '''-as'''
+* '''Ele/Ela/Você''' (He/She/You, formal singular) - '''-a'''
+* '''Nós''' (We) - '''-amos'''
+* '''Vós''' (You, informal plural) - '''-ais'''
+* '''Eles/Elas/Vocês''' (They/You, formal plural) - '''-am'''
+Here’s a table with an example using the verb "falar" (to speak):
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| eu falo || ['fa.lu] || I speak
+| eu falo  || /ew ˈfa.lu/ || I speak
 |-
-| tu falas || ['fa.lɐʃ] || You speak
+| tu falas  || /tu ˈfa.las/ || You speak (informal)
+|-
+| ele fala  || /ˈe.li ˈfa.la/ || He speaks
 |-
-| ele/ela fala || ['fa.lɐ] || He/she speaks
+| ela fala  || /ˈɛ.la ˈfa.la/ || She speaks
 |-
-| nós falamos || [fɐ.'la.muʃ] || We speak
+| nós falamos  || /nɔjs faˈla.mus/ || We speak
 |-
-| vós falais || [fɐ.'la.iʃ] || You all speak (informal)
+| vós falais  || /vɔjs faˈlais/ || You speak (plural, informal)
 |-
-| eles/elas falam || [fɐ.'lɐ̃w] || They speak
+| eles falam  || /ˈɛ.lis ˈfa.lɐ̃w/ || They speak
+|-
+| elas falam  || /ˈɛ.lɐs ˈfa.lɐ̃w/ || They (feminine) speak
 |}
-<strong>Conjugating "-er" verbs:</strong>
+==== Conjugating -er Verbs ====
+Now, let’s look at -er verbs. The pattern is slightly different but still consistent. Remove the -er ending and add the appropriate endings:
+* '''Eu''' (I) - '''-o'''
+* '''Tu''' (You, informal singular) - '''-es'''
+* '''Ele/Ela/Você''' (He/She/You, formal singular) - '''-e'''
+* '''Nós''' (We) - '''-emos'''
+* '''Vós''' (You, informal plural) - '''-eis'''
-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):
+* '''Eles/Elas/Vocês''' (They/You, formal plural) - '''-em'''
+Here’s an example using the verb "comer" (to eat):
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| eu como  || /ew ˈko.mu/ || I eat
 |-
-| eu como || ['ko.mu] || I eat
+| tu comes  || /tu ˈko.mes/ || You eat (informal)
 |-
-| tu comes || ['ko.mɨʃ] || You eat
+| ele come  || /ˈe.li ˈko.mi/ || He eats
 |-
-| ele/ela come || ['ko.mi] || He/she eats
+| ela come  || /ˈɛ.la ˈko.mi/ || She eats
 |-
-| nós comemos || [ko.'me.muʃ] || We eat
+| nós comemos  || /nɔjs koˈme.mus/ || We eat
 |-
-| vós comeis || [ko.'me.iʃ] || You all eat (informal)
+| vós comeis  || /vɔjs koˈmejs/ || You eat (plural, informal)
 |-
-| eles/elas comem || [ko.'mẽj] || They eat
+| eles comem  || /ˈɛ.lis ˈko.mɐ̃w/ || They eat
+|-
+| elas comem  || /ˈɛ.lɐs ˈko.mɐ̃w/ || They (feminine) eat
 |}
-<strong>Conjugating "-ir" verbs:</strong>
+==== Conjugating -ir Verbs ====
+Finally, we have -ir verbs. The endings for these verbs are also distinct. Remove the -ir and add the appropriate endings:
+* '''Eu''' (I) - '''-o'''
+* '''Tu''' (You, informal singular) - '''-es'''
+* '''Ele/Ela/Você''' (He/She/You, formal singular) - '''-e'''
+* '''Nós''' (We) - '''-imos'''
+* '''Vós''' (You, informal plural) - '''-is'''
+* '''Eles/Elas/Vocês''' (They/You, formal plural) - '''-em'''
-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):
+Here’s an example using the verb "assistir" (to watch):
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| eu assisto  || /ew aˈs(is).tu/ || I watch
+|-
+| tu assistes  || /tu aˈs(is).tes/ || You watch (informal)
+|-
+| ele assiste  || /ˈe.li aˈs(is).tʃi/ || He watches
+|-
+| ela assiste  || /ˈɛ.la aˈs(is).tʃi/ || She watches
+|-
+| nós assistimos  || /nɔjs a.sisˈtʃi.mus/ || We watch
+|-
+| vós assistis  || /vɔjs a.sisˈtʃis/ || You watch (plural, informal)
+|-
+| eles assistem  || /ˈɛ.lis aˈs(is).tʃẽw/ || They watch
+|-
+| elas assistem  || /ˈɛ.lɐs aˈs(is).tʃẽw/ || They (feminine) watch
+|}
+=== Practice Makes Perfect ===
+Now that we've covered the basics of conjugating regular verbs in the present tense, it's time for you to practice! Below are exercises designed to reinforce what you've learned.
+=== Exercises ===
+. '''Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense:'''
+* (falar) Eu ________
+* (comer) Nós ________
+* (assistir) Eles ________
+. '''Fill in the blanks with the correct conjugation of the verb in parentheses:'''
+* Eu ________ (falar) com minha amiga.
+* Eles ________ (comer) pizza todos os sábados.
+* Nós ________ (assistir) a um filme hoje à noite.
+. '''Translate the following sentences into Portuguese:'''
+* I eat bread.
+* She speaks Portuguese.
+* We watch television.
+. '''Identify the subject pronoun and the verb in the following sentences:'''
+* Tu comes maçã.
+* Eles falam inglês.
+* Eu assisto ao jogo.
+. '''Create your own sentences using the following verbs:'''
+* (falar) __________
+* (comer) __________
+* (assistir) __________
+. '''Match the subject pronouns with the correct verb endings:'''
+* (a) Eu     - (i) -amos
+* (b) Tu     - (ii) -o
+* (c) Ele    - (iii) -a
+* (d) Nós    - (iv) -es
+. '''Rewrite the following sentences, changing the subject pronoun:'''
+* Eu falo espanhol. (Change to "tu")
+* Ela come maçã. (Change to "eles")
+* Nós assistimos ao filme. (Change to "vós")
+. '''Conjugate the following sentences in the negative form:'''
+* Eu ________ (falar) português.
+* Eles ________ (comer) carne.
+* Nós ________ (assistir) ao jogo.
+. '''Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentences:'''
+* Tu ________ (falar) muito rápido.
+* Ela ________ (comer) sorvete.
+* Nós ________ (assistir) a uma série.
+. '''Fill in the chart with the correct conjugations for the verb "cantar" (to sing):'''
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Subject Pronoun !! Conjugation
 |-
-| eu parto || ['paɾ.tu] || I leave
+| Eu || ________
 |-
-| tu partes || ['paɾ.tɨʃ] || You leave
+| Tu || ________
 |-
-| ele/ela parte || ['paɾ.tɨ] || He/she leaves
+| Ele/Ela/Você || ________
 |-
-| nós partimos || [pɐɾ.'ti.muʃ] || We leave
+| Nós || ________
 |-
-| vós partis || [pɐɾ.'tiʃ] || You all leave (informal)
+| Vós || ________
 |-
-| eles/elas partem || [pɐɾ.'tẽj] || They leave
+| Eles/Elas/Vocês || ________
 |}
-Note that some "-ir" verbs are irregular and do not follow this pattern. We will cover those in an upcoming lesson.
+=== Solutions and Explanations ===
+. '''Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense:'''
+* (falar) Eu '''falo'''
+* (comer) Nós '''comemos'''
+* (assistir) Eles '''assistem'''
+. '''Fill in the blanks with the correct conjugation of the verb in parentheses:'''
+* Eu '''falo''' (falar) com minha amiga.
+* Eles '''comem''' (comer) pizza todos os sábados.
+* Nós '''assistimos''' (assistir) a um filme hoje à noite.
+. '''Translate the following sentences into Portuguese:'''
+* I eat bread. '''Eu como pão.'''
+* She speaks Portuguese. '''Ela fala português.'''
+* We watch television. '''Nós assistimos televisão.'''
+. '''Identify the subject pronoun and the verb in the following sentences:'''
+* Tu comes maçã. (Pronoun: Tu, Verb: comes)
+* Eles falam inglês. (Pronoun: Eles, Verb: falam)
-<strong>Examples:</strong>
+* Eu assisto ao jogo. (Pronoun: Eu, Verb: assisto)
-* Eu falo português. (I speak Portuguese.)
+. '''Create your own sentences using the following verbs:'''
-* Nós comemos pão e queijo. (We eat bread and cheese.)
-* Ele parte para o Brasil amanhã. (He leaves for Brazil tomorrow.)
-<strong>Practice:</strong>
+* (falar) '''Eu falo com meu irmão.'''
-Now it's time for some practice. Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense:
+* (comer) '''Nós comemos arroz.'''
-. cantar (to sing)
+* (assistir) '''Eles assistem a um filme.'''
-.
-{{Portuguese-0-to-A1-Course-TOC}}
+. '''Match the subject pronouns with the correct verb endings:'''
+* (a) Eu     - (ii) -o
+* (b) Tu     - (iv) -es
+* (c) Ele    - (iii) -a
+* (d) Nós    - (i) -amos
+. '''Rewrite the following sentences, changing the subject pronoun:'''
+* Eu falo espanhol. → '''Tu falas espanhol.'''
+* Ela come maçã. → '''Eles comem maçã.'''
+* Nós assistimos ao filme. → '''Vós assistis ao filme.'''
+. '''Conjugate the following sentences in the negative form:'''
+* Eu '''não falo''' (falar) português.
+* Eles '''não comem''' (comer) carne.
+* Nós '''não assistimos''' (assistir) ao jogo.
+. '''Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentences:'''
+* Tu '''falas''' (falar) muito rápido.
+* Ela '''come''' (comer) sorvete.
+* Nós '''assistimos''' (assistir) a uma série.
+. '''Fill in the chart with the correct conjugations for the verb "cantar" (to sing):'''
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Subject Pronoun !! Conjugation
+|-
+| Eu || '''canto'''
+|-
+| Tu || '''cantas'''
+|-
+| Ele/Ela/Você || '''canta'''
+|-
+| Nós || '''cantamos'''
+|-
+| Vós || '''cantais'''
+|-
+| Eles/Elas/Vocês || '''cantam'''
+|}
+In conclusion, mastering regular verbs in the present tense is a significant milestone in your journey to fluency in Portuguese. With practice and application, you will soon find yourself expressing your thoughts and actions with confidence! Keep practicing, and don't hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher.
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