sorrir
Irregular (-ir) Level A2 ⭐ #65 Most CommonEnglish translation: to smile
Presente do Indicativo
Smiling.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| eu | sorrio | |
| tu | sorris | |
| ele/ela/você | sorri | |
| nós | sorrimos | |
| vós | sorrides | |
| eles/elas/vocês | sorriem |
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Frequently Asked Questions: SORRIR
Is "sorrir" a regular or irregular verb in Portuguese? ▾
"sorrir" is classified as a Irregular (-ir) verb in Portuguese. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "sorrio, sorris, sorri, sorrimos, sorrides, sorriem". Derived from 'rir'. Retains double 'r' throughout: eu sorrio, tu sorris, ele sorri. Preterite 3rd person: 'ele sorriu'. Do not confuse with 'rir' (to laugh).
What does "sorrir" mean in English? ▾
In English, "sorrir" translates primarily to "to smile". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A2 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "sorrir"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Ele sorre para mim" instead of "Ele sorri para mim". Why? 3rd person present ends in -i: ele sorri.
What are common idioms or expressions with "sorrir"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Sorrir de orelha a orelha" which means "To grin from ear to ear" (e.g. "Ela estava a sorrir de orelha a orelha.").
How can I practice and memorize "sorrir" conjugations? ▾
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