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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:


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== Introduction ==
=== 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.


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.
=== Conjugation Patterns ===


== Regular Verbs in the Past Tense ==
Let's break down the conjugation patterns for each type of regular 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:
==== Conjugating -ar Verbs ====


=== Eu (I) ===
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.


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


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| eu falo  || /ew ˈfa.lu/ || I speak
|-
|-
| Falar || [faˈlaɾ] || Spoke
 
| tu falas  || /tu ˈfa.las/ || You speak (informal)
 
|-
|-
| Comer || [koˈmeɾ] || Ate
 
| ele fala  || /ˈe.li ˈfa.la/ || He speaks
 
|-
|-
| Beber || [beˈbeɾ] || Drank
 
| 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
 
|}
|}


=== Tu (You, informal) ===
==== Conjugating -er 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:
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):


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
! 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
|-
|-
| Falar || [faˈlaɾ] || Spoke
 
| ela come  || /ˈɛ.la ˈko.mi/ || She eats
 
|-
|-
| Comer || [koˈmeɾ] || Ate
 
| nós comemos  || /nɔjs koˈme.mus/ || We eat
 
|-
|-
| Beber || [beˈbeɾ] || Drank
 
| 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
 
|}
|}


=== Ele/Ela/Você (He/She/You, formal) ===
==== 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'''


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:
* '''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):


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Falar || [faˈlaɾ] || Spoke
 
| eu assisto  || /ew aˈs(is).tu/ || I watch
 
|-
|-
| Comer || [koˈmeɾ] || Ate
 
| tu assistes  || /tu aˈs(is).tes/ || You watch (informal)
 
|-
|-
| Beber || [beˈbeɾ] || Drank
|}


=== Nós (We) ===
| ele assiste  || /ˈe.li aˈs(is).tʃi/ || He watches
 
|-


To conjugate regular verbs in the past tense for the subject pronoun "nós" (we), we add the ending "-ámos" to the verb stem:
| ela assiste  || /ˈɛ.la aˈs(is).tʃi/ || She watches


{| class="wikitable"
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Falar || [faˈlaɾ] || Spoke
 
| nós assistimos  || /nɔjs a.sisˈtʃi.mus/ || We watch
 
|-
|-
| Comer || [koˈmeɾ] || Ate
 
| vós assistis  || /vɔjs a.sisˈtʃis/ || You watch (plural, informal)
 
|-
 
| eles assistem  || /ˈɛ.lis aˈs(is).tʃẽw/ || They watch
 
|-
|-
| Beber || [beˈbeɾ] || Drank
 
| elas assistem  || /ˈɛ.lɐs aˈs(is).tʃẽw/ || They (feminine) watch
 
|}
|}


=== Vós (You all) ===
=== 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 ===
 
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:'''


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


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Subject Pronoun !! Conjugation
 
|-
|-
| Falar || [faˈlaɾ] || Spoke
 
| Eu || ________
 
|-
|-
| Comer || [koˈmeɾ] || Ate
 
| Tu || ________
 
|-
 
| Ele/Ela/Você || ________
 
|-
|-
| Beber || [beˈbeɾ] || Drank
 
| Nós || ________
 
|-
 
| Vós || ________
 
|-
 
| Eles/Elas/Vocês || ________
 
|}
|}


=== Eles/Elas/Vocês (They) ===
=== Solutions and Explanations ===
 
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


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:
* (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):'''


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Subject Pronoun !! Conjugation
 
|-
|-
| Falar || [faˈlaɾ] || Spoke
 
| Eu || '''canto'''
 
|-
|-
| Comer || [koˈmeɾ] || Ate
 
| Tu || '''cantas'''
 
|-
 
| Ele/Ela/Você || '''canta'''
 
|-
|-
| 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.
| Nós || '''cantamos'''


== 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.
| Vós || '''cantais'''


* 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 ==
| Eles/Elas/Vocês || '''cantam'''


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.
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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.
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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PortugueseGrammar0 to A1 Course → Regular Verbs

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]


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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