regular conjugation
[ˈreɡjələr kənˌdʒuːˈɡeɪʃən]
nounpl: regular conjugations
conjugação regular
1. The systematic inflection of a verb according to a standard pattern, without irregular changes in the stem or endings
The verb 'walk' follows regular conjugation: walk, walks, walked, walking
O verbo 'caminhar' segue conjugação regular: caminho, caminha, caminhei, caminhando
2. In grammar, the process of changing a verb form by following predictable, consistent rules that apply to most verbs in the language
Regular conjugation in Portuguese uses the -AR, -ER, or -IR endings as primary patterns
A conjugação regular em português usa terminações -AR, -ER ou -IR como padrões principais
Regular conjugation is a fundamental concept taught in English and Portuguese language education. In Brazil, it's emphasized early in grammar instruction to help students distinguish between verbs that follow predictable patterns and irregular verbs. Understanding regular conjugation is essential for non-native speakers and serves as the foundation for learning verb conjugation systems in both languages.
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