Portuguese forms the equivalent of the English Past Continuous by using the same structure as the Present Continuous—but with the verb estar conjugated in the past.
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A2+Upper Beginner
Verbspast continuouspast tenseprogressive tenses
Past Continuous Equivalent in Portuguese
The Portuguese equivalent of the English Past Continuous is analogous to the Present Continuous Equivalent in Portuguese. The only difference is that the auxiliary…
Open Level
Verbsconditionalfuture tenseimperativep. imperfeitop. perfeitopassive voicepast continuouspast tensepresent continuouspresent tenseprogressive tenses
Portuguese Verbs Explained: Complete Guide for English Speakers
Portuguese verbs can be tricky, especially with their many conjugations and tenses. If you’re not familiar with Romance languages, they might seem overwhelming. Memorizing…
B1Intermediate
Verbsgerundpast continuouspresent continuousprogressive tenses
Portuguese Gerúndio
To talk about actions in progress, Portuguese relies on the Gerúndio—its version of the English present participle.
B1Intermediate
Verbsgerundpast continuouspresent continuousprogressive tenses
Portuguese Gerund: Progressive Tenses and Beyond
The Portuguese Gerund (Gerúndio) is used to form progressive tenses (like the Present Continuous) and corresponds to the English present participle – the –ing…
B1Intermediate
Verbsgerundirprogressive tenses
How to Describe Things that Happened Gradually in Portuguese
Many learners associate the gerund with Brazilian Portuguese, but it’s also used in Portugal, particularly to express gradual developments over time.
A2Beginner
Verbspresent continuousprogressive tenses
Estamos a ver um filme em casa
Preenche os espaços em branco com as palavras em falta.
