Introduction
In Portuguese, verbs are conjugated based on the subject, tense, and verb ending. Regular verbs follow predictable patterns depending on their endings: -ar, -er, and -ir. This guide provides the present tense conjugation for regular verbs in each of these groups.
Conjugation Patterns
-AR Verbs
Regular -ar verbs follow a consistent pattern in conjugation. Here's how they are conjugated in the present tense:
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Eu | falo |
| Tu | falas |
| Ele/Ela/Você | fala |
| Nós | falamos |
| Vós | falais |
| Eles/Elas/Vocês | falam |
-ER Verbs
For -er verbs, the endings change slightly, but the pattern remains regular:
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Eu | como |
| Tu | comes |
| Ele/Ela/Você | come |
| Nós | comemos |
| Vós | comeis |
| Eles/Elas/Vocês | comem |
-IR Verbs
The -ir verbs have a distinct conjugation pattern, especially in the first person plural:
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Eu | abro |
| Tu | abres |
| Ele/Ela/Você | abre |
| Nós | abrimos |
| Vós | abris |
| Eles/Elas/Vocês | abrem |
Summary
Regular verb conjugations in Portuguese provide a solid foundation for understanding verb usage. By memorizing these patterns, learners can accurately conjugate most regular verbs in the present tense.