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Complete reference for Portuguese verb conjugations
Verb Groups
Portuguese verbs are categorized by their infinitive endings
All Tenses
Learn all Portuguese verb tenses with conjugation guides
Presente
Used for current actions, habits, and general truths.
Pretérito Perfeito
Used for completed actions in the past.
Pretérito Imperfeito
Used for ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
Mais-que-perfeito
Used for actions that occurred before another past action.
Futuro do Presente
Used for future actions and predictions.
Futuro do Pretérito
Used for conditional statements and polite requests.
Subjuntivo Presente
Used for wishes, doubts, and hypothetical situations in present.
Subjuntivo Imperfeito
Used for hypothetical past situations and wishes.
Subjuntivo Futuro
Used for future hypothetical situations.
Imperativo Afirmativo
Used for commands and requests.
Imperativo Negativo
Used for negative commands.
Infinitivo Pessoal
Personal infinitive conjugated by person.
Learning Portuguese Verbs
Start with the Basics
Begin with the present tense (presente) of the most common verbs like ser, estar, ter, and ir. These form the foundation of Portuguese conversation.
Learn Patterns
Regular verbs follow predictable patterns based on their group (-ar, -er, -ir). Master these patterns to conjugate hundreds of verbs correctly.
Focus on Frequency
The top 100 verbs cover most everyday conversations. Prioritize learning these before moving to less common vocabulary.
Practice Irregular Verbs
Many common verbs are irregular and must be memorized. Spend extra time on verbs like ser, ir, ter, and fazer which appear frequently.