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gerund

[/ˈdʒɛrənd/]
nounmasculinepl: gerunds
gerúndio
1. A verb form that functions as a noun, typically ending in -ing in English
In the sentence 'Running is good exercise,' running is a gerund.
Na frase 'Correr é um bom exercício', correr é um gerúndio.
2. In Portuguese grammar, a verb form ending in -ando, -endo, or -indo that expresses an ongoing action
The Portuguese gerund 'falando' means 'speaking' or 'while speaking'
O gerúndio português 'falando' significa 'falando' ou 'enquanto fala'
Synonyms
verbal nounpresent participle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
gerúndio
Standard term used in grammar instruction
Portugal
gerúndio
Standard term, though usage patterns may differ slightly from Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

gerund phrase
gerund construction
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