⏱️ 2 min practice • 🔥 CEFR A1
ter
Irregular Level A1 ⭐ #3 Most CommonEnglish translation: to have / possess
Stem Pattern: tenho / tens / tem / temos / tendes / têm
💡 Key Usage Note: In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ter' is also colloquially used for 'there is / there are'.
📘 Linguistic Rule: Stem-changing: nasal root in 'tenho', singular 'tem', and plural 'têm' (with circumflex).
🔊 Speed:
Present (Presente)
Possession, age, and physical sensation.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| eu | tenho | |
| tu | tens | |
| ele / ela / você | tem | |
| nós | temos | |
| vós | tendes | |
| eles / elas / vocês | têm |
Example Sentences in Context
- Eu tenho vinte anos. — I am twenty years old.
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🎴 Flashcard Practice Mode
Flip through pronouns to test active recall for 'ter'
Present
eu
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Answer
tenho
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Quick Practice: Fill in the Blanks
Test your understanding of 'ter' across tenses
Question 1 (Present)
Eles ___ dois carros.