A2Lesson 1: Present Continuous & Gerund
The gerund in Portuguese is formed by adding -ando, -endo, or -indo to verb stems, creating forms equivalent to English "-ing" that express ongoing actions when combined with estar or function independently in various contexts.
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| Verb Type | Remove | Add | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| -AR verbs | -ar | -ando | falar → falando |
| -ER verbs | -er | -endo | comer → comendo |
| -IR verbs | -ir | -indo | partir → partindo |
