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Portuguese vocabulary: Verbs & Actions
18 Portuguese words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Portuguese words you'll actually use for verbs & actions — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Beatriz. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Common Verbs
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Eu quero | I want |
| Eu posso | I can |
| Eu sei | I know |
| Eu vejo | I see |
| Eu ouço | I hear |
| Eu falo | I speak |
| Eu como | I eat |
| Eu bebo | I drink |
| Eu vou | I go |
| Eu faço | I do / I make |
Daily Actions
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Eu acordo | I wake up |
| Eu durmo | I sleep |
| Eu trabalho | I work |
| Eu leio | I read |
| Eu escrevo | I write |
| Eu cozinho | I cook |
| Eu dirijo | I drive |
| Eu jogo | I play |
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