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The present subjunctive in Portuguese is a verb mood used to express wishes, doubts, uncertainty, or hypothetical situations. It is commonly used after certain conjunctions, impersonal expressions, and in subordinate clauses.
Formation
The present subjunctive is formed by taking the root of the verb (the infinitive form without the ending -ar, -er, or -ir) and adding the following endings:
- For -ar verbs: -e, -es, -e, -emos, -em
- For -er/-ir verbs: -a, -as, -a, -amos, -am
Example: falar (to speak)
- eu fale, tu fales, ele/ela fale, nós falemos, eles/elas falem
Usage
After conjunctions expressing desire, doubt, or uncertainty:
- Espero que ele fale português. (I hope he speaks Portuguese.)
- Duvido que eles venham. (I doubt they will come.)
In subordinate clauses expressing purpose or necessity:
- É necessário que você estude. (It is necessary that you study.)
- Faço exercícios para que fique saudável. (I do exercises so that I stay healthy.)
After impersonal expressions:
- É importante que você seja pontual. (It is important that you be punctual.)
- É possível que chova amanhã. (It is possible that it rains tomorrow.)
In hypothetical or conditional sentences:
- Se eu fosse rico, compraria uma casa na praia. (If I were rich, I would buy a house at the beach.)
The present subjunctive is an essential part of the Portuguese language and is widely used in various contexts to convey specific meanings related to uncertainty, wishes, and hypothetical situations.
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