verb conjugation

[/vɜːrb kɑːndʒuːˈɡeɪʃən/]
nounpl: verb conjugations
conjugação verbal
1. The systematic variation of verb forms to reflect changes in tense, mood, voice, person, and number
The verb conjugation for 'to be' includes am, are, is, was, were, and been.
A conjugação verbal do verbo 'ser' inclui sou, és, é, somos, sois e são.
2. The set of inflected forms of a verb in a particular language
Learning Spanish verb conjugation is essential for fluent communication.
Aprender a conjugação verbal em espanhol é essencial para uma comunicação fluente.
3. The process or act of changing a verb's form according to grammatical rules
Students practice verb conjugation exercises daily in language class.
Os alunos praticam exercícios de conjugação verbal diariamente na aula de idiomas.
Verb conjugation is a fundamental component of formal language education in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian schools, students typically begin systematic study of verb conjugation in elementary school, with emphasis on present, past, and future tenses. It is considered a cornerstone of grammatical literacy and is tested extensively in standardized exams and university entrance examinations (ENEM).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
verb inflectionverbal inflectionverb declension

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
conjugação verbal
Standard term used in educational and linguistic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
conjugação verbal
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese, sometimes informally called 'conjugação de verbo'
São Paulo
conjugação verbal
Standard term, frequently used in schools and universities
Portugal
conjugação verbal
Identical usage in European Portuguese; sometimes referred to as 'flexão verbal'

Related Words

tensemoodvoicepersonnumbergrammarinflection

Related Idioms & Phrases

master verb conjugation
struggle with verb conjugation
drill verb conjugation
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