Understanding the Past Simple Tense in Português
The Past Simple Tense in Português is used to talk about actions that happened in the past. It's like telling a story about something that already happened.
How to Form the Past Simple Tense
In Português, verbs change their endings to show that something happened in the past. These endings are different for verbs ending in -ar, -er, and -ir.
Important Points
- -ar verbs: Add -ei, -ou, -amos, -aram
- -er verbs: Add -i, -eu, -emos, -eram
- -ir verbs: Add -i, -iu, -imos, -iram
Examples of Past Simple Tense
Examples
- Eu falei com meu amigo ontem.
- Ela comeu o bolo todo.
- Nós partimos cedo de manhã.
When to Use the Past Simple Tense
Use this tense when you want to talk about something that started and finished in the past. It's like closing a chapter in a book.
Important Points
- Talking about what you did yesterday.
- Describing an event that happened last year.
- Sharing a story from your childhood.