Confusing words

Doubt Explanation Example English
tem or têm? tem is the 3rd person singular of the present indicative of verb ter Ele tem dois filhos. He has two kids.
têm is the 3rd person plural of the present indicative of verb ter Eles têm dois filhos. They have two kids.
vem or vêm? vem is the 3rd person singular of the present indicative of verb vir Ele sempre vem ao clube. He always comes to the club.
vêm is the 3rd person plural of the present indicative of verb vir Eles sempre vêm ao clube. They always come to the club.
vêm or vêem? vêm is the 3rd person plural of the present indicative of verb vir Eles sempre vêm ao clube. They always come to the club.
vêem is the 3rd person plural of the present indicative of verb ver Eles sempre vêem fantasmas. They always see ghosts.
e or é? e => and (coordinating conjunction) Você e eu somos amigos. You and I are friends.
é => is (the 3rd person singular of the present indicative of verb ser) Ele é meu amigo. He is my friend.

 


 

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