AR verbs are the most common type of regular verbs in Brazilian Portuguese. They follow a consistent pattern in the present tense, making them relatively easy to learn and use.

Conjugation Pattern

To conjugate an AR verb in the present tense:

1. Remove the -ar ending from the infinitive
2. Add the appropriate ending based on the subject

Here are the endings for AR verbs in Brazilian Portuguese:

• Eu: -o
• Você: -a
• Ele/Ela: -a
• A gente: -a
• Nós: -amos
• Eles/Elas/Vocês: -am

Example: Falar (to speak)

Let’s conjugate the verb “falar” (to speak) as an example:

• Eu falo (I speak)
• Você fala (You speak)
• Ele/Ela fala (He/She speaks)
• A gente fala (We speak – informal)
• Nós falamos (We speak)
• Eles/Elas/Vocês falam (They speak, You all speak)

More Examples

Here are a few more AR verbs conjugated in the present tense:

1. Estudar (to study)

• Eu estudo
• Você estuda
• Ele/Ela estuda
• A gente estuda
• Nós estudamos
• Eles/Elas/Vocês estudam

1. Cantar (to sing)

• Eu canto
• Você canta
• Ele/Ela canta
• A gente canta
• Nós cantamos
• Eles/Elas/Vocês cantam

1. Trabalhar (to work)

• Eu trabalho
• Você trabalha
• Ele/Ela trabalha
• A gente trabalha
• Nós trabalhamos
• Eles/Elas/Vocês trabalham

Note on Usage

“A gente” is often used in place of “nós” in informal speech. It uses the third person singular conjugation (the same as ele/ela).

By mastering the conjugation of AR verbs, you’ll be able to express a wide range of actions and states in the present tense in Brazilian Portuguese.

Next: Conjugations: AR Verbs in European Portuguese Present Tense

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