pôr
Special Monosyllabic Irregular Level A2 ⭐ #21 Most CommonEnglish translation: to put / to place
Present (Presente)
Putting now.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| eu | ponho | |
| tu | pões | |
| ele/ela/você | põe | |
| nós | pomos | |
| vós | pondes | |
| eles/elas/vocês | põem |
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Is "pôr" a regular or irregular verb in Portuguese? ▾
"pôr" is classified as a Special Monosyllabic Irregular verb in Portuguese. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "Historical -er verb (poer): ponho, pões, põe, pomos, põem / pus, pôs, posto". Historically from Old Portuguese 'poer'. In present: eu ponho, tu pões, ele põe, nós pomos, vós pondes, eles põem. Pretérito perfeito: pus, puseste, pôs, pusemos, puseram. Particípio: posto. The circumflex accent distinguishes the verb 'pôr' from the preposition 'por' (by/for).
What does "pôr" mean in English? ▾
In English, "pôr" translates primarily to "to put / to place". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A2 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "pôr"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Vou por o livro na mesa" instead of "Vou pôr o livro na mesa". Why? The verb infinitive carries a circumflex accent: pôr. 'Por' without accent is the preposition.
What are common idioms or expressions with "pôr"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Pôr o dedo na ferida" which means "To touch a raw nerve / pinpoint the exact problem" (e.g. "O relatório pós o dedo na ferida da empresa.").
How can I practice and memorize "pôr" conjugations? ▾
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