The Presente do Indicativo is the engine of the Portuguese language. It is the first tense you learn and the one you will use most often.

When to use it:

1. Habits & Routines: "Eu bebo café todos os dias" (I drink coffee every day).

2. General Facts: "A Terra gira" (The Earth spins).

3. Current Actions: "Eu falo português" (I speak Portuguese).

How it works: In Portuguese, verbs belong to three families based on their ending: -AR, -ER, or -IR. To conjugate a Regular verb, you simply remove that ending and add a specific suffix for each person (Eu, Tu, Ele...).

Navigating this section: We have divided the verbs into smaller groups to make learning easier. Start with the Regulars (-AR, then -ER, then -IR) to master the patterns, and then challenge yourself with the Irregulars!