verb conjugations

[vɜrb kɑndʒuˈɡeɪʃənz]
nounpl: verb conjugations
conjugações verbais
1. The inflection of verbs according to person, number, tense, mood, and voice
Spanish verb conjugations can be complex, especially for irregular verbs.
As conjugações verbais em espanhol podem ser complexas, especialmente para verbos irregulares.
2. The systematic presentation of all the forms a verb can take in a particular language
The teacher explained the present tense verb conjugations for the class.
A professora explicou as conjugações verbais no tempo presente para a turma.
3. The process of changing the form of a verb to match the subject and tense
Mastering verb conjugations is essential for fluency in any language.
Dominar as conjugações verbais é essencial para a fluência em qualquer idioma.
Verb conjugations are a fundamental component of grammar instruction in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking educational systems. In Brazil, mastering conjugações verbais is emphasized heavily in school curricula, particularly for learning Portuguese, English, and Spanish. The study of verb conjugations is considered essential for language proficiency and is extensively covered in grammar textbooks and language learning courses in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
verb inflectionsverb formsverb declensionsconjugation paradigms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
conjugações verbais
Standard term used in educational and linguistic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
conjugações verbais
Same as general Brazilian; occasionally simplified to 'conjugações' in casual speech
São Paulo
conjugações verbais
Formal educational term, widely used in academic settings
Portugal
conjugações verbais
Identical term; same usage as in Brazil

Related Words

tensemoodvoicepersonnumberaspectirregular verbsregular verbsgrammarsyntax

Related Idioms & Phrases

to conjugate a verb
verb conjugation chart
conjugation table
conjugation rules
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