Verbal Periphrases (Perífrasis Verbales)
Why invent complex tenses when you can chain verbs together? Verbal periphrases combine a conjugated auxiliary verb with a preposition and an infinitive or gerund to express nuanced aspects like "I just finished doing", "I am in the middle of doing", or "I usually do".
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Temporal / Aspectual (Time & Progression)
Immediate Future (Going to do)
Expresses an action occurring in the very immediate or planned future.
Recent Past (Just did)
Expresses an action completed moments before the present moment.
Continuous / Progressive (In the middle of doing)
Emphasizes action actively underway right at this second.
Habitual / Customary (Usually do)
Expresses habitual routines or recurring customs without using adverbs.
Modal (Obligation, Inception & Cessation)
Personal Obligation (Have to do)
Direct necessity or obligation imposed on a specific person.
Impersonal Obligation (One must / It is necessary)
General moral or practical necessity applying to everyone in general.
Inceptive / Sudden Start (To start doing)
Sudden or spontaneous initiation of an action.
Cessation (To stop doing / quit)
Termination or interruption of an ongoing habit or action.