A2Lesson 4: Negation, Affirmation & Imperative
The affirmative imperative in Brazilian Portuguese primarily uses você forms (3rd person singular) for commands and requests, with tu forms existing but rarely used outside specific regions, creating a simpler but culturally nuanced system.
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Uses 3rd person singular present:
| Verb Type | Infinitive | 3rd Person | Imperative | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -AR | falar | ele fala | Fale! | Speak! |
| -AR | esperar | ele espera | Espere! | Wait! |
| -ER | comer | ele come | Coma! | Eat! |
| -ER | beber | ele bebe | Beba! | Drink! |
| -IR | abrir | ele abre | Abra! | Open! |
| -IR | partir | ele parte | Parta! | Leave! |
Present tense minus -s:
| Verb Type | Present Tu | Remove -s | Imperative | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -AR | tu falas | fala-s | Fala! | Speak! |
