Irregular Verbs in Present Tense

In Portuguese, there are several verbs that do not follow the regular conjugation patterns in the present tense. Familiarizing yourself with these irregular verbs is essential for mastering the language. Let's explore some common irregular verbs and understand how to conjugate them in the present tense.

1. Verbs ending in -ar

   • Estar (to be): eu estou, tu estás, ele/ela/você está, nós estamos, vós estais, eles/elas/vocês estão
   • Dar (to give): eu dou, tu dás, ele/ela/você dá, nós damos, vós dais, eles/elas/vocês dão

2. Verbs ending in -er

   • Fazer (to do/make): eu faço, tu fazes, ele/ela/você faz, nós fazemos, vós fazeis, eles/elas/vocês fazem
   • Ter (to have): eu tenho, tu tens, ele/ela/você tem, nós temos, vós tendes, eles/elas/vocês têm

3. Verbs ending in -ir

   • Vir (to come): eu venho, tu vens, ele/ela/você vem, nós vimos, vós vindes, eles/elas/vocês vêm
   • Sair (to go out): eu saio, tu sais, ele/ela/você sai, nós saímos, vós saís, eles/elas/vocês saem

Remember, these are just a few examples of irregular verbs in the present tense. It's important to practice and familiarize yourself with more irregular verbs to strengthen your command over Portuguese.

Irregular verbs can pose a challenge, but with practice and exposure, you will become more comfortable with their conjugation patterns. Keep practicing and exposing yourself to the language, and you'll soon achieve fluency!