descer
Irregular (-cer) Level A2 ⭐ #63 Most CommonEnglish translation: to go down / to descend
Presente do Indicativo
Going down.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| eu | desço | |
| tu | desces | |
| ele/ela/você | desce | |
| nós | descemos | |
| vós | desceis | |
| eles/elas/vocês | descem |
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Frequently Asked Questions: DESCER
Is "descer" a regular or irregular verb in Portuguese? ▾
"descer" is classified as a Irregular (-cer) verb in Portuguese. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "c -> ç before o: eu desço, tu desces". Orthographic adjustment: 'c' takes a cedilla before 'o' to maintain the soft /s/ sound: eu desço. Used for getting off buses/trains: 'descer do autocarro/ônibus'.
What does "descer" mean in English? ▾
In English, "descer" translates primarily to "to go down / to descend". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A2 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "descer"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Eu desco as escadas" instead of "Eu desço as escadas". Why? A cedilla is required before 'o' (desço) so the 'c' does not sound like a hard /k/.
What are common idioms or expressions with "descer"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Descer do salto" which means "To get off one's high horse / humble oneself" (e.g. "É hora de descer do salto e ouvir.").
How can I practice and memorize "descer" conjugations? ▾
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