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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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 == Introduction ==
-Welcome to Unit 2 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Portuguese Course"! In this unit, we will dive into the exciting world of Portuguese verbs in the present tense. Verbs are the building blocks of any language, and mastering their conjugation is essential for effective communication. In this lesson, we will focus specifically on regular verbs in the present tense. So let's get started and learn how to conjugate 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.
-== Regular Verbs in the Present Tense ==
+== Regular Verbs in the Past Tense ==
-Verbs in Portuguese can be classified into two categories: regular verbs and irregular verbs. Regular verbs follow a predictable pattern in their conjugation, making them easier to learn. In this lesson, we will focus on regular verbs in the present tense, which is used to talk about actions happening in the present moment or habitual actions. To conjugate regular verbs in the present tense, we need to consider the subject pronouns and apply the appropriate verb endings. Let's go through each subject pronoun and its corresponding verb ending:
+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) ===
+To conjugate regular verbs in the past tense for the subject pronoun "eu" (I), we add the ending "-ei" to the verb stem:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Eu || [ew] || I
+| Falar || [faˈlaɾ] || Spoke
-|-
-| Tu || [too] || You (informal)
-|-
-| Ele / Ela / Você || [eh-lee / eh-lah / vo-say] || He / She / You (formal)
 |-
-| Nós || [noys] || We
+| Comer || [koˈmeɾ] || Ate
 |-
-| Vós || [voys] || You all (informal)
+| Beber || [beˈbeɾ] || Drank
-|-
-| Eles / Elas / Vocês || [eh-lees / eh-lahs / vo-says] || They / They / You all (formal)
 |}
-Now, let's see how these verb endings are applied to regular verbs. In Portuguese, regular verbs end in -ar, -er, or -ir. To conjugate regular verbs in the present tense, we remove the -ar, -er, or -ir ending and add the appropriate verb ending based on the subject pronoun. Let's take a look at some examples:
+=== Tu (You, informal) ===
-=== Conjugating -ar Verbs ===
+To conjugate regular verbs in the past tense for the subject pronoun "tu" (you, informal), we add the ending "-aste" to the verb stem:
-- Example 1: Falar (to speak)
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Eu falo || [ew fah-loo] || I speak
+| Falar || [faˈlaɾ] || Spoke
 |-
-| Tu falas || [too fah-lahs] || You speak (informal)
+| Comer || [koˈmeɾ] || Ate
 |-
-| Ele / Ela / Você fala || [eh-lee / eh-lah / vo-say fah-lah] || He / She / You speak (formal)
+| Beber || [beˈbeɾ] || Drank
-|-
-| Nós falamos || [noys fah-lah-moos] || We speak
-|-
-| Vós falais || [voys fah-lahys] || You all speak (informal)
-|-
-| Eles / Elas / Vocês falam || [eh-lees / eh-lahs / vo-says fah-lam] || They / They / You all speak (formal)
 |}
-- Example 2: Trabalhar (to work)
+=== Ele/Ela/Você (He/She/You, formal) ===
+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 trabalho || [ew trah-bah-lyoo] || I work
+| Falar || [faˈlaɾ] || Spoke
 |-
-| Tu trabalhas || [too trah-bah-lyahs] || You work (informal)
+| Comer || [koˈmeɾ] || Ate
 |-
-| Ele / Ela / Você trabalha || [eh-lee / eh-lah / vo-say trah-bah-lyah] || He / She / You work (formal)
+| Beber || [beˈbeɾ] || Drank
-|-
-| Nós trabalhamos || [noys trah-bah-lyah-moos] || We work
-|-
-| Vós trabalhais || [voys trah-bah-lyys] || You all work (informal)
-|-
-| Eles / Elas / Vocês trabalham || [eh-lees / eh-lahs / vo-says trah-bah-lyam] || They / They / You all work (formal)
 |}
-=== Conjugating -er Verbs ===
+=== Nós (We) ===
-- Example 1: Comer (to eat)
+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
 |-
-| Eu como || [ew koh-moo] || I eat
+| Falar || [faˈlaɾ] || Spoke
-|-
-| Tu comes || [too koh-mes] || You eat (informal)
-|-
-| Ele / Ela / Você come || [eh-lee / eh-lah / vo-say koh-may] || He / She / You eat (formal)
-|-
-| Nós comemos || [noys koh-may-moos] || We eat
 |-
-| Vós comeis || [voys koh-mayys] || You all eat (informal)
+| Comer || [koˈmeɾ] || Ate
 |-
-| Eles / Elas / Vocês comem || [eh-lees / eh-lahs / vo-says koh-mem] || They / They / You all eat (formal)
+| Beber || [beˈbeɾ] || Drank
 |}
-- Example 2: Beber (to drink)
+=== Vós (You all) ===
+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 bebo || [ew beh-boo] || I drink
+| Falar || [faˈlaɾ] || Spoke
 |-
-| Tu bebes || [too beh-bes] || You drink (informal)
+| Comer || [koˈmeɾ] || Ate
 |-
-| Ele / Ela / Você bebe || [eh-lee / eh-lah / vo-say beh-beh] || He / She / You drink (formal)
+| Beber || [beˈbeɾ] || Drank
-|-
-| Nós bebemos || [noys beh-beh-moos] || We drink
-|-
-| Vós bebeis || [voys beh-bays] || You all drink (informal)
-|-
-| Eles / Elas / Vocês bebem || [eh-lees / eh-lahs / vo-says beh-bem] || They / They / You all drink (formal)
 |}
-=== Conjugating -ir Verbs ===
+=== Eles/Elas/Vocês (They) ===
-- Example 1: Abrir (to open)
+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
 |-
-| Eu abro || [ew ah-broo] || I open
+| Falar || [faˈlaɾ] || Spoke
 |-
-| Tu abres || [too ah-bres] || You open (informal)
+| Comer || [koˈmeɾ] || Ate
 |-
-| Ele / Ela / Você abre || [eh-lee / eh-lah / vo-say ah-breh] || He / She / You open (formal)
+| Beber || [beˈbeɾ] || Drank
-|-
-| Nós abrimos || [noys ah-bree-moos] || We open
-|-
-| Vós abris || [voys ah-brees] || You all open (informal)
-|-
-| Eles / Elas / Vocês abrem || [eh-lees / eh-lahs / vo-says ah-brem] || They / They / You all open (formal)
 |}
-- Example 2: Dormir (to sleep)
+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 ==
+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.)
-{| class="wikitable"
+== Summary ==
-! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-| Eu durmo || [ew door-moo] || I sleep
-|-
-| Tu dormes || [too door-mes] || You sleep (informal)
-|-
-| Ele / Ela / Você dorme || [eh-lee / eh-lah / vo-say door-meh] || He / She / You sleep (formal)
-|-
-| Nós dormimos || [noys door-mee-moos] || We sleep
-|-
-| Vós dormis || [voys door-meys] || You all sleep (informal)
-|-
-| Eles / Elas / Vocês dormem || [eh-lees / eh-lahs / vo-says door-mem] || They / They / You all sleep (formal)
-|}
-== Conclusion ==
+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.
-Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense. This is a crucial step in your journey to mastering the Portuguese language. Remember to practice regularly and use these verbs in everyday conversations to reinforce your learning. In the next lesson, we will explore irregular verbs in the present tense. Keep up the good work and continue building your Portuguese skills!
+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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 * [[Language/Portuguese/Grammar/Conditional-Tense|Conditional Tense]]
 * [[Language/Portuguese/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]