Learn Portuguese Present Continuous Tense

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Understanding the Present Continuous Tense in Português
The Present Continuous Tense in Português is used to describe actions that are happening right now, at this moment. It's like saying 'I am doing something' in English.
Important Points
  • Use 'estar' in the present tense: estou, está, estamos, estão.
  • Add the gerund form of the main verb: -ando, -endo, -indo.
  • Describes actions happening right now.
  • Can be used for temporary actions.
Examples
  • Eu estou comendo uma maçã.
  • Ela está lendo um livro.
  • Nós estamos jogando futebol.
To use the Present Continuous Tense, you start with the verb 'estar' in the present tense. Then, you add the gerund form of the main verb. The gerund is like adding '-ing' in English, but in Português, you use '-ando', '-endo', or '-indo'.
Examples
  • Eles estão correndo no parque.
  • Você está assistindo TV.
  • Nós estamos estudando para a prova.
This tense is very useful when you want to talk about what you or someone else is doing right now. It helps you explain actions that are happening at the current moment.
Important Points
  • The gerund for verbs ending in -ar is -ando.
  • The gerund for verbs ending in -er is -endo.
  • The gerund for verbs ending in -ir is -indo.
Examples
  • Maria está cantando no chuveiro.
  • Os meninos estão brincando no quintal.
  • Eu estou escrevendo uma carta.