A1 - Present Tense of Regular -AR Verbs & Present Tense of Regular -ER and -IR Verbs
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Level A1
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Present Tense of Regular -AR Verbs
In Portuguese, the present tense is used to talk about actions happening now or habits. Regular -AR verbs form the present tense by removing the -AR ending and adding specific endings based on the subject of the sentence.
Key Points
- Regular -AR verbs follow a specific pattern in the present tense.
- Conjugation depends on the subject pronoun.
- Common -AR verbs include 'falar' (to speak), 'estudar' (to study), and 'trabalhar' (to work).
Present Tense of Regular -ER and -IR Verbs
In this lesson, we will learn how to conjugate regular -ER and -IR verbs in the present tense in Portuguese. This is essential for forming basic sentences and expressing actions that are happening now.
Key Points
- Regular verbs follow a specific pattern in the present tense.
- Understanding verb endings is crucial for conjugation.
- Both -ER and -IR verbs have different endings in the present tense.