Regular Verbs in the Present Tense in Portuguese: Detailed Explanation

In Portuguese, regular verbs are categorized by their endings: -AR, -ER, and -IR. Each group follows specific conjugation patterns in the present tense. 

Verbs Ending in -AR

Conjugation Endings:

Example: FALAR (to speak)

Example Sentences:

  1. Eu falo com meus amigos. (I speak with my friends.)
  2. Ela dança muito bem. (She dances very well.)
  3. Nós estudamos português juntos. (We study Portuguese together.)
  4. Eles trabalham no escritório. (They work in the office.)

Verbs Ending in -ER

Conjugation Endings:

Example: COMER (to eat)

Example Sentences:

  1. Eu como frutas todos os dias. (I eat fruits every day.)
  2. Você bebe água frequentemente. (You drink water often.)
  3. Nós vendemos produtos no mercado. (We sell products at the market.)
  4. Eles correm pela manhã. (They run in the morning.)

Verbs Ending in -IR

Conjugation Endings:

Example: ABRIR (to open)

Example Sentences:

  1. Eu abro a porta às oito. (I open the door at eight.)
  2. Ela sorri para os amigos. (She smiles at her friends.)
  3. Nós assistimos ao filme no cinema. (We watch the movie at the cinema.)
  4. Eles partem para casa às dez. (They leave for home at ten.)

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