conjugação
/kõ.ʒu.ɡaˈsɐ̃w̃/feminine
The English noun conjugation is translated into Portuguese as conjugação. Wiktionary also lists forma verbal.
Meaning: conjugated forms of a verb (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| conjugação | /kõ.ʒu.ɡaˈsɐ̃w̃/ (Brazil) /kõ.ʒu.ɡɐˈsɐ̃w̃/ (Portugal) |
feminine |
| forma verbal | feminine |
In Portuguese, this noun refers to the conjugated forms of a verb.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /kõ.ʒu.ɡaˈsɐ̃w̃/. It has four syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.
Did you know?
- The word conjugação follows the Latin pattern of 'coniugātiōnem', which originally referred to the joining of things, like a yoke on oxen.
- Portuguese grammar includes a complex conjugação for the personal infinitive, a rare feature among Romance languages that allows the infinitive form of a verb to be conjugated for person.
- In some regional dialects of Portuguese, the conjugação of verbs in the second person plural is almost entirely replaced by the third person plural in spoken conversation.
Examples in context
- Conjugação de verbos irregulares – essencial para aqueles aprendendo inglês.Conjugation of irregular verbs – essential for those learning English.This sentence illustrates the use of conjugação in the context of irregular verbs.Tatoeba #3455489 by piterkeo, translation #328567 by fcbond
- O Dicionário da Real Academia Galega tira minhas dúvidas não só sobre o significado e a pronúncia das palavras, mas também sobre a conjugação dos verbos galegos.The Dictionary of the Royal Galician Academy clears up my doubts not only about the meaning and pronunciation of words but also about the conjugation of Galician verbs.This sentence shows how conjugação is used when discussing the properties of verbs in a dictionary.Tatoeba #12149172 by carlosalberto, translation #12149199 by carlosalberto
- O acidente ocorreu devido a uma conjugação de vários fatores.The accident happened due to a conjugation of several factors.This sentence demonstrates how conjugação can be used to describe a combination of different factors.
- A conjugação correta dos verbos é fundamental para uma boa comunicação.The correct conjugation of verbs is fundamental for good communication.
- Você já entendeu a conjugaçãozinha dos verbos?Have you understood the little conjugation of verbs yet?
Example conversation
Rodrigo and Camila are studying Portuguese grammar together.
- RodrigoVocê sabe a conjugação deste verbo?Do you know the conjugation of this verb?
- CamilaAcho que sim, mas é um verbo irregular.I think so, but it is an irregular verb.
- RodrigoA conjugação está no final do livro.The conjugation is at the end of the book.
- CamilaCerto, vou olhar agora.Right, I will look at it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “conjugation” translations and entries conjugação, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conjugação, forma, verbal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
