regular verb
[ˈrɛɡjələr vɜːrb]
nounpl: regular verbs
verbo regular
1. A verb that follows standard conjugation patterns in its inflections, particularly in forming the past tense and past participle by adding -ed in English
The verb 'walk' is a regular verb because the past tense is formed by adding -ed: walked.
O verbo 'andar' é um verbo regular porque o passado é formado regularmente: andei, andou, andaram.
2. A verb whose conjugation follows predictable patterns across all tenses and persons
Most English verbs are regular verbs that follow consistent grammatical rules.
A maioria dos verbos em português são verbos regulares que seguem padrões gramaticais consistentes.
This is a fundamental grammatical term taught in both Brazilian and American English language education. In Brazil, understanding regular versus irregular verbs is central to Portuguese language instruction for both native speakers and foreign learners. The concept is universal across all grammar-based educational systems.
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