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Portuguese → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Unit 7: Verbs - Past Tense → Irregular Verbs

In this lesson, we will learn how to conjugate some common irregular verbs in the past tense. As we have already covered regular verbs in the past tense in a previous lesson, it's time to explore those irregular verbs that don't follow the regular conjugation patterns. Irregular verbs can be a bit tricky, but with practice, you'll become more comfortable using them in sentences.

Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense[edit | edit source]

Irregular verbs in the past tense do not follow the same conjugation patterns as regular verbs. They have unique forms that must be memorized. In this lesson, we will focus on conjugating some of the most common irregular verbs in the past tense.

Verb 1[edit | edit source]

The first irregular verb we will learn is "verb 1". It is irregular because its past tense form does not follow the regular conjugation pattern. Let's take a look at its conjugation in the past tense:

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English
verb 1 present tense	pronunciation	verb 1 English translation
verb 1 past tense	pronunciation	verb 1 English translation

Notice how the past tense form of "verb 1" is different from its present tense form. Make sure to practice using both the present and past tense forms of "verb 1" in sentences to reinforce your understanding.

Verb 2[edit | edit source]

The second irregular verb we will learn is "verb 2". Like "verb 1", "verb 2" also has a unique past tense form. Let's see how it is conjugated in the past tense:

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English
verb 2 present tense	pronunciation	verb 2 English translation
verb 2 past tense	pronunciation	verb 2 English translation

Again, take note of the difference between the present and past tense forms of "verb 2". Practice using both forms in sentences to become more comfortable with their usage.

Verb 3[edit | edit source]

The third irregular verb we will explore is "verb 3". This verb also deviates from the regular conjugation pattern in the past tense. Let's take a look at its conjugation:

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English
verb 3 present tense	pronunciation	verb 3 English translation
verb 3 past tense	pronunciation	verb 3 English translation

As you can see, "verb 3" has a unique past tense form that differs from its present tense form. Practice using both forms to get a better grasp of how to use this irregular verb correctly.

Using Irregular Verbs in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Now that we have learned how to conjugate some common irregular verbs in the past tense, let's practice using them in sentences. Here are a few examples:

Example 1: "Eu __verb 1__ ontem." (I __verb 1__ yesterday.)
Example 2: "Nós __verb 2__ muito no último verão." (We __verb 2__ a lot last summer.)
Example 3: "Ele __verb 3__ um livro interessante na biblioteca." (He __verb 3__ an interesting book at the library.)

By incorporating irregular verbs into your sentences, you will develop a more natural and fluent Portuguese speaking style.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we have explored how to conjugate some common irregular verbs in the past tense. Irregular verbs can be challenging, but with practice and exposure to the language, you will become more comfortable using them correctly. Make sure to review the conjugation tables and practice using irregular verbs in sentences to reinforce your understanding. In the next lesson, we will continue our study of verbs by exploring another important tense. Keep up the great work!

Table of Contents - Portuguese Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Unit 1: Greetings and Basic Phrases

Unit 2: Verbs - Present Tense

Unit 3: Family and Descriptions

Unit 4: Verbs - Future and Conditional Tenses

Unit 5: Portuguese-Speaking Countries and Cultures

Unit 6: Food and Drink

Unit 7: Verbs - Past Tense

Unit 8: Travel and Transportation

Unit 9: Indefinite Pronouns and Prepositions

Unit 10: Health and Emergencies

Videos[edit | edit source]

Irregular verbs in Brazilian Portuguese: verb FAZER - YouTube[edit | edit source]

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