🇵🇹 Portuguese
Português • Latin
Verbs: the present tense you’ll actually use
A practical way to start using verbs without getting stuck in conjugation tables.
What matters most
Start with verbs that let you communicate immediately.
- Ser vs estar matters (identity vs state/location).
- Start with present tense + common verbs.
Sou estudante.
I am a student.
Estou aqui.
I am here.
Vou amanhã.
I go / I’m going tomorrow.
Quero água.
I want water.
Não entendo.
I don't understand.
Fala inglês?
Do you speak English?
Onde fica a casa de banho?
Where is the bathroom? (Portugal)
Este é o meu amigo.
This is my friend.
Practice tip
Pick 3 verbs you use daily and practice them in one sentence pattern.
- I want…
- I go…
- I work… / I study…
Mini‑quiz
Mini-quiz
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Which sentence matches “I am a student.”?