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A1 verb #500 le plus courant 10 min de lecture

Vir

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At the A1 level, learners focus on the most basic and physical meanings of 'vir'. You will learn to use it in the present tense to describe where you are from ('Eu venho dos EUA') and to ask people to come to a place ('Você vem aqui?'). The focus is on the present indicative and the basic prepositions 'de' and 'para'. You will also learn the difference between 'vir' (coming to me) and 'ir' (going away from me). Understanding the irregular 'eu venho' and 'ele vem' is the primary goal at this stage. You should be able to use it for simple daily activities and basic travel contexts.

At the A2 level, you expand into the past tense (Pretérito Perfeito). Learning 'Eu vim' (I came) and 'Ele veio' (He came) is crucial. You start using 'vir' in compound sentences and with more diverse prepositions. You will also encounter the present continuous form ('estou vindo' or 'estou a vir'). At this stage, you should be able to describe past arrivals and future plans involving coming to a location. You also begin to learn common phrases like 'vir buscar' (to pick up) and 'vir de carro/ônibus' (to come by car/bus).

By B1, you are expected to handle the future subjunctive ('se ele vier') and the imperfect past ('ele vinha'). You start using 'vir' in more metaphorical ways, such as 'a ideia veio à cabeça' (the idea came to mind). You also begin to distinguish between 'vir' and 'ver' in their more confusing forms. You should be comfortable using 'vir' in stories and more complex narratives, describing not just physical movement but the arrival of abstract things like news, seasons, or feelings. You also learn to use 'vir' with 'a' + infinitive to describe something that gradually happens.

At the B2 level, you master the nuances of 'vir' in formal and informal registers. You use derived verbs like 'intervir', 'provir', and 'convir' with ease, knowing they follow the same irregular patterns. You can use 'vir' in the conditional ('ele viria') and more complex subjunctive structures. You understand the subtle differences in meaning when 'vir' is used in idiomatic expressions like 'vir a calhar' (to come in handy) or 'vir à tona' (to come to light). Your use of prepositions with 'vir' becomes more precise and natural.

At the C1 level, 'vir' is used with high sophistication. You can navigate the most complex literary uses and archaic forms if necessary. You understand the historical evolution of the verb and how it functions in various Portuguese-speaking cultures (Brazil vs. Portugal vs. Angola). You use 'vir' in complex rhetorical structures and are perfectly clear on the 'vir' vs. 'ver' distinction in all subjunctive and infinitive forms. You can use 'vir' to express subtle shades of meaning in academic or professional writing, such as 'advir' in legal or scientific contexts.

At the C2 level, your use of 'vir' is indistinguishable from a highly educated native speaker. You can play with the verb in poetry, use it in complex puns, and understand all its regional variations and slang uses. You have a deep intuitive sense of the verb's rhythm and placement in a sentence. You can explain the etymological roots of 'vir' and its derivatives to others. You use the verb to convey authority, emotion, or technical precision depending on the context, and you never falter on its most obscure irregular forms.

Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces

Vir en 30 secondes

The Portuguese verb 'vir' primarily translates to 'to come' and indicates movement toward the speaker's location or current point of reference in a conversation.
It is highly irregular, especially in the present (venho, vem, vêm) and preterite (vim, veio, vieram) tenses, requiring dedicated practice for learners.
It is frequently paired with prepositions like 'de' (to show origin) and 'para' (to show destination or purpose), changing the meaning slightly.
Commonly confused with the verb 'ver' (to see) due to overlapping forms in the subjunctive and past tenses, which is a key challenge.

The Portuguese verb vir is a fundamental pillar of the language, primarily translating to the English verb 'to come'. At its core, it describes movement toward the person speaking or toward the place where the speaker is currently located. Unlike its counterpart 'ir' (to go), which implies movement away from the speaker, vir establishes a point of arrival that is proximal to the conversation's center. This distinction is crucial for A1 learners to master early on, as it forms the basis of spatial orientation in Portuguese communication.

Physical Movement: The most common use involves a person or object moving toward the speaker's location. For example, 'Ele vem aqui' (He is coming here).
Origin and Heritage: It is frequently used with the preposition 'de' to indicate where someone is from or where they have just traveled from. 'Eu venho do Brasil' (I come from Brazil).
Temporal Progression: In more advanced contexts, it describes events or seasons approaching in time. 'O verão vem aí' (Summer is coming).

Você pode vir à minha festa amanhã?

Translation: Can you come to my party tomorrow?

Beyond simple movement, vir is highly irregular. This means its forms change significantly depending on the tense and the subject. For instance, the first person singular in the present tense is 'eu venho', which looks very different from the infinitive. Understanding these irregularities is a rite of passage for every Portuguese student. It is not just a verb of motion; it is a verb of connection, used to invite others into your space, to explain your roots, and to describe the arrival of news, ideas, or physical objects.

Eles vêm de longe para nos visitar.

Translation: They come from far away to visit us.

In daily conversation, you will hear it in various idiomatic expressions. It can mean 'to happen' (vir a acontecer) or 'to be derived from'. In Brazil, it is common to hear 'Vem cá' as a way to say 'Come here' or even to start a serious conversation. In Portugal, the usage remains largely the same but might involve different prepositional preferences in colloquial speech. The verb is also essential for the 'Present Continuous' in some regions, though 'estar vindo' is more common in Brazil while 'estar a vir' is standard in Portugal.

O inverno vem cedo este ano.

Translation: Winter is coming early this year.

Using vir correctly requires a solid grasp of its irregular conjugations and the prepositions that typically follow it. Because it is a verb of motion, it almost always interacts with the environment through prepositions like de (from), a (to), and para (to/for). Each preposition changes the nuance of the movement.

Vir de (Origin): Used to indicate the starting point of the movement. 'Eu venho de casa' (I am coming from home).
Vir para (Destination/Purpose): Used when the destination is a place where the speaker is, or when there is a specific purpose. 'Ela vem para o trabalho' (She is coming to work).
Vir buscar (To pick up): A very common construction meaning to come and get something or someone. 'Eu venho buscar as crianças' (I am coming to pick up the children).

Nós viemos de ônibus hoje.

Translation: We came by bus today. (Preterite tense)

The conjugation in the present tense is particularly tricky. 'Eu venho' (I come), 'Você/Ele/Ela vem' (You/He/She comes), and 'Eles/Elas/Vocês vêm' (They/You all come). Note the circumflex accent on 'vêm' for the plural form; this is a vital orthographic distinction that helps differentiate between singular and plural in writing, even though the pronunciation is very similar. In the past tense (Pretérito Perfeito), it becomes even more irregular: 'Eu vim', 'Você veio', 'Nós viemos', 'Eles vieram'.

Quando você vier me visitar, traga o livro.

Translation: When you come to visit me, bring the book. (Future Subjunctive)

In conditional sentences, 'vir' takes the form 'vier'. For example, 'Se ele vier, ficaremos felizes' (If he comes, we will be happy). This 'vier' is often confused by learners with 'ver' (to see), which becomes 'vir' in the future subjunctive. This 'cross-over' is one of the most challenging aspects of Portuguese verbs for English speakers. Practice with these specific forms is essential for moving from A2 to B1 levels.

Eu venho aqui todos os dias.

Translation: I come here every day.

In the real world, vir is ubiquitous. You will hear it the moment you step off a plane in a Portuguese-speaking country. Immigration officers might ask, 'De onde você vem?' (Where are you coming from?). Friends will text you asking, 'Você vem?' (Are you coming?) when you are late for a meeting. It is a word that bridges the gap between where someone was and where they are now.

Social Invitations: 'Quer vir jantar em casa?' (Do you want to come have dinner at my house?). This is the standard way to invite someone over.
Customer Service: 'O técnico vem amanhã entre as 9h e as 12h.' (The technician is coming tomorrow between 9 AM and 12 PM).
Public Transport: 'O próximo trem vem em cinco minutos.' (The next train is coming in five minutes).

O garçom já vem anotar o pedido.

Translation: The waiter is coming now to take the order.

In Brazil, the expression 'Vem cá' (Come here) is used not just for physical movement but also as a conversational filler to get someone's attention before saying something important or asking a question. It's similar to saying 'Look...' or 'Hey...' in English. In Portugal, you might hear 'Vem lá' in different contexts, often related to following someone or an instruction. The word is also central to many song lyrics, especially in Fado or Bossa Nova, where themes of returning (vir de volta) or people coming into one's life are common.

De onde vêm essas ideias maravilhosas?

Translation: Where do these wonderful ideas come from?

In professional settings, vir appears in meeting requests and project timelines. 'A solução vem atender às nossas necessidades' (The solution comes to meet our needs). It is also used in the passive sense of 'to be included' or 'to be provided'. For example, 'O manual vem com o produto' (The manual comes with the product). Whether you are reading a menu, listening to the news, or chatting with a neighbor, 'vir' will be one of the most frequent verbs you encounter.

Não venha com desculpas agora.

Translation: Don't come with excuses now.

The verb vir is a minefield for beginners because of its similarity to other verbs and its highly irregular nature. The most frequent error is confusing it with 'ver' (to see). Because 'vir' is a form of 'ver' in certain tenses, learners often swap them accidentally.

Vir vs. Ver: In the future subjunctive, 'If I see' is 'Se eu vir'. 'If I come' is 'Se eu vier'. Many students say 'Se eu vir' when they mean 'If I come'.
Vem vs. Vêm: Forgetting the circumflex accent in the third person plural. 'Eles vem' is incorrect; it must be 'Eles vêm'.
Vim vs. Veio: Confusing the first person singular past ('Eu vim' - I came) with the third person singular past ('Ele veio' - He came). Learners often say 'Eu veio' by mistake.

Errado: Eles veem da França.
Correto: Eles vêm da França.

Note: 'Veem' means 'they see'. 'Vêm' means 'they come'.

Another common mistake involves the preposition. English speakers often want to use 'vir para' for everything, but 'vir de' is essential for origin. Saying 'Eu venho para os Estados Unidos' when you mean 'I am from the US' is a common slip. You should say 'Eu venho dos Estados Unidos'. Also, be careful with the gerund. In Brazil, it is 'vindo', but some learners mistakenly use 'venhando' or other non-existent forms because they try to follow regular verb patterns.

Errado: Se você vir amanhã...
Correto: Se você vier amanhã...

Note: 'Se você vir' means 'If you see'. 'Se você vier' means 'If you come'.

Finally, watch out for the 'Nós' form in the past. 'Nós viemos' (We came) is often confused with 'Nós vimos' (We saw). This is another instance where 'vir' and 'ver' collide. In the present tense, 'Nós vimos' actually means 'We come' in some dialects or older texts, but in modern standard Portuguese, 'Nós vimos' is the past of 'ver' (we saw) and 'Nós viemos' is the past of 'vir' (we came). Keeping these straight requires constant practice and exposure.

Eu vim de carro, não de metrô.

Translation: I came by car, not by subway.

While vir is the most general word for 'to come', Portuguese offers several alternatives that provide more specific details about the nature of the arrival or the movement.

Chegar (To arrive): Focuses on the moment of reaching the destination. 'O trem chegou' (The train arrived) vs 'O trem vem' (The train is coming/on its way).
Regressar / Voltar (To return): Used when the 'coming' is actually a 'coming back'. 'Ele voltou para casa' (He came back home).
Aparecer (To show up): Used when someone comes unexpectedly or simply appears. 'Ele apareceu na festa' (He showed up at the party).

Pode entrar, a porta está aberta.

Note: 'Entrar' (to enter) is often used instead of 'vir para dentro'.

In formal writing, you might see provir (to originate from) or advir (to result from), which are derivatives of 'vir' and follow the same conjugation patterns. For example, 'Os problemas advêm da falta de comunicação' (The problems come/stem from the lack of communication). Another useful relative is intervir (to intervene), which literally means 'to come between'.

Ele retornou ao seu país de origem.

Translation: He returned to his country of origin.

Comparing 'vir' with 'ir' is also essential. In English, we sometimes say 'I'm coming!' when we are going to where someone else is. In Portuguese, if you are moving toward the person you are talking to, you say 'Estou indo!' (I'm going/coming to you) or 'Já vou!'. This is a major point of confusion: in Portuguese, 'vir' is strictly for movement toward the speaker's *current* location, whereas English is more flexible with 'come' for movement toward the listener's location.

O sucesso advém do esforço constante.

Translation: Success comes from constant effort.

How Formal Is It?

Formel

"O palestrante virá acompanhado de sua equipe."

Neutre

"Você vem para a reunião hoje?"

Informel

"Vem logo, cara!"

Child friendly

"O coelhinho vem trazer ovos de chocolate."

Argot

"Vem que tem!"

Le savais-tu ?

The verb 'vir' is one of the most irregular verbs in Portuguese because it preserved many of its Latin quirks while other verbs simplified over time.

Guide de prononciation

UK /viɾ/

US /viɾ/

Single syllable, so the stress is on the entire word.

Rime avec

Rir Sair Abrir Partir Sentir Ouvir Subir Cair

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing the 'r' like an English 'r' (it should be a tap).
Confusing the pronunciation of 'vêm' (nasal) with 'veem' (two syllables).
Making the 'i' sound too short; it should be a clear /i/ sound.
In Brazil, the final 'r' might be silent or aspirated depending on the region.
Confusing 'vim' (nasal /vĩ/) with 'vi' (non-nasal /vi/).

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 2/5

Easy to recognize, but 'vêm' vs 'veem' can be tricky.

Écriture 4/5

Irregular conjugations make writing difficult for beginners.

Expression orale 3/5

Pronunciation is easy, but choosing the right tense is hard.

Écoute 3/5

Nasal sounds like 'vêm' and 'vim' require an ear for Portuguese.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

Eu Você De Para Casa

Apprends ensuite

Ir Ver Trazer Levar Chegar

Avancé

Intervir Provir Convir Advir

Grammaire à connaître

Irregular Present Tense

Eu venho, tu vens, ele vem, nós vimos, vós vindes, eles vêm.

Irregular Preterite Tense

Eu vim, tu vieste, ele veio, nós viemos, vós viestes, eles vieram.

Future Subjunctive Stem

The stem for 'vir' is 'vier-' (e.g., se eu vier).

Nasal Vowels

The 'm' in 'vim' and 'vêm' indicates a nasal vowel sound.

Prepositional Agreement

Vir de + o = Vir do; Vir de + a = Vir da.

Exemples par niveau

Eu venho de Portugal.

I come from Portugal.

Present tense, 1st person singular.

Você vem à festa?

Are you coming to the party?

Present tense, 2nd person singular (formal/common).

O ônibus vem agora.

The bus is coming now.

Present tense, 3rd person singular.

Nós vimos de longe.

We come from far away.

Present tense, 1st person plural.

Eles vêm aqui amanhã.

They are coming here tomorrow.

Present tense, 3rd person plural with accent.

Vem cá, por favor.

Come here, please.

Imperative form.

Ela vem de carro.

She is coming by car.

Using 'de' for mode of transport.

De onde você vem?

Where do you come from?

Question with 'de onde'.

Eu vim ontem.

I came yesterday.

Preterite, 1st person singular.

Ele veio me ver.

He came to see me.

Preterite, 3rd person singular.

Nós viemos de trem.

We came by train.

Preterite, 1st person plural.

Eles vieram tarde.

They came late.

Preterite, 3rd person plural.

Estou vindo agora!

I'm coming now!

Present continuous (Brazil).

Você veio buscar o livro?

Did you come to pick up the book?

Preterite with 'buscar'.

Ela vinha sempre aqui.

She used to always come here.

Imperfect tense.

Viemos para ajudar.

We came to help.

Preterite with purpose.

Se ele vier, avise-me.

If he comes, let me know.

Future subjunctive.

Quando você vier, traga o vinho.

When you come, bring the wine.

Future subjunctive with 'quando'.

A notícia veio como um choque.

The news came as a shock.

Metaphorical use.

O inverno vinha chegando devagar.

Winter was slowly coming.

Imperfect with gerund.

Espero que eles venham logo.

I hope they come soon.

Present subjunctive.

Ele viria se tivesse tempo.

He would come if he had time.

Conditional tense.

A chuva veio de repente.

The rain came suddenly.

Preterite with adverbial phrase.

Viemos a saber da verdade depois.

We came to know the truth later.

Idiomatic 'vir a + infinitive'.

Tudo o que vem, volta.

Everything that comes, goes back.

Philosophical proverb.

Essa proposta vem ao encontro dos nossos planos.

This proposal meets our plans.

Idiomatic 'vir ao encontro de'.

Os lucros advêm das vendas online.

Profits come from online sales.

Using the derivative 'advir'.

Não convém vir sem avisar.

It is not advisable to come without notice.

Using 'convir' and 'vir' together.

A questão veio à tona durante a reunião.

The issue came to light during the meeting.

Idiomatic 'vir à tona'.

Ele interveio na discussão para acalmar os ânimos.

He intervened in the discussion to calm things down.

Derivative 'intervir' in preterite.

O sucesso não vem sem sacrifício.

Success doesn't come without sacrifice.

Abstract subject.

Caso eles venham, estaremos prontos.

In case they come, we will be ready.

Subjunctive after 'caso'.

O seu comportamento vem confirmar as minhas suspeitas.

Your behavior confirms my suspicions.

Vir + infinitive for reinforcement.

Tais medidas vêm dificultar ainda mais o processo.

Such measures make the process even more difficult.

Vir + infinitive for consequence.

O texto provém de uma fonte fidedigna.

The text comes from a reliable source.

Formal derivative 'provir'.

Se não vieres, perderás a oportunidade.

If you don't come, you will lose the opportunity.

Future subjunctive, 2nd person singular (Portugal).

A herança veio-lhe parar às mãos por acaso.

The inheritance happened to fall into his hands by chance.

Complex pronominal structure.

As palavras dele vieram imbuídas de sarcasmo.

His words were imbued with sarcasm.

Past participle as adjective.

O que vier, eu traço.

Whatever comes, I'll handle it.

Colloquial Brazilian expression.

Vieram-me à memória as lembranças da infância.

Childhood memories came back to me.

Inverted subject for poetic effect.

O devir histórico é implacável.

The historical becoming is relentless.

Substantive use of the infinitive 'devir'.

Não venhas cá com sete pedras na mão.

Don't come at me with such a hostile attitude.

Idiomatic expression (Portugal).

A solução que propões não vem ao caso.

The solution you propose is irrelevant.

Idiomatic 'não vir ao caso'.

Tudo quanto disseres virá em teu prejuízo.

Everything you say will come to your detriment.

Future tense with formal relative.

As águas vêm fustigar a costa com violência.

The waters come to lash the coast with violence.

Literary personification.

Oxalá venham tempos melhores.

May better times come.

Subjunctive with 'oxalá'.

O que tem de vir, tem muita força.

What is meant to be has a lot of power.

Proverbial fatalism.

Vieram-se embora sem dizer nada.

They left without saying anything.

Pronominal 'vir-se embora' (to leave).

Collocations courantes

Vir de carro

Vir a pé

Vir buscar

Vir de longe

Vir ao mundo

Vir à cabeça

Vir de baixo

Vir com tudo

Vir a calhar

Vir à tona

Phrases Courantes

Vem cá

De onde você vem?

Já venho

Vem aí

Não venha com essa

Seja bem-vindo

Vir a ser

Vir de encontro a

Vir ao encontro de

Vir por bem

Souvent confondu avec

Vir vs Ver

Learners confuse 'vir' (to come) with 'ver' (to see) in the future subjunctive and past tenses.

Vir vs Ir

English speakers use 'come' where Portuguese speakers must use 'ir' (moving toward the listener).

Vir vs Vira

The word 'vira' can be a form of 'virar' (to turn) or the pluperfect of 'ver'.

Expressions idiomatiques

"Virar a casaca"

To change sides or betray one's principles (uses 'virar', related to 'vir').

O político virou a casaca no último minuto.

Informal

"Vir à baila"

To be brought up in conversation.

O assunto veio à baila durante o jantar.

Neutral

"Vir de mãos abanando"

To come empty-handed.

Não venha para a festa de mãos abanando.

Informal

"Virar bicho"

To get very angry (uses 'virar').

Meu pai virou bicho quando viu a nota.

Slang

"Vir a talhe de foice"

To come at the perfect moment.

Sua ajuda veio a talhe de foice.

Informal/Regional

"Virar a página"

To move on from a situation.

É hora de virar a página e começar de novo.

Neutral

"Virar o jogo"

To turn the tables or change the situation in one's favor.

Eles estavam perdendo, mas viraram o jogo.

Informal

"Virar as costas"

To ignore or abandon someone.

Ele virou as costas para os amigos.

Neutral

"Virar de pernas para o ar"

To turn everything upside down.

A notícia virou minha vida de pernas para o ar.

Informal

"Virar fumaça"

To disappear or vanish.

Todo o dinheiro virou fumaça.

Informal

Facile à confondre

Vir vs Vim

Sounds like 'vi' (I saw).

'Vim' is past of 'vir' (to come); 'vi' is past of 'ver' (to see).

Eu vim aqui ontem. (I came here yesterday.)

Vir vs Vêm

Sounds like 'veem' (they see).

'Vêm' has one syllable and is nasal; 'veem' has two syllables in some accents.

Eles vêm hoje. (They come today.)

Vir vs Vier

Sounds like 'vir' (to see - future subjunctive).

'Vier' is 'to come' (future subjunctive); 'vir' is 'to see' (future subjunctive).

Se ele vier... (If he comes...)

Vir vs Vinha

Sounds like 'vinha' (vineyard).

'Vinha' is the imperfect of 'vir'; 'vinha' is also a noun for vineyard.

Eu vinha para cá todo dia. (I used to come here every day.)

Vir vs Vimos

Past of 'ver' vs Present of 'vir'.

In modern Portuguese, 'vimos' is usually 'we saw'; 'viemos' is 'we came'.

Nós vimos o filme. (We saw the movie.)

Structures de phrases

Eu venho de [Place].

Eu venho do Canadá.

Você vem para [Event]?

Você vem para o almoço?

Eu vim de [Transport].

Eu vim de metrô.

Ele veio [Infinitive].

Ele veio ajudar.

Se você vier, [Future].

Se você vier, eu cozinho.

Espero que eles venham.

Espero que eles venham cedo.

[Subject] vem ao encontro de [Noun].

A ideia vem ao encontro do projeto.

O que vier, [Verb].

O que vier, será bem-vindo.

Famille de mots

Noms

Verbes

Adjectifs

Apparenté

Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Extremely High (Top 20 verbs in Portuguese).

Erreurs courantes

Eu veio de Portugal. → Eu venho de Portugal.
You used the 3rd person past form instead of the 1st person present.
Eles vem aqui. → Eles vêm aqui.
Missing the circumflex accent for the plural form.
Se eu vir amanhã... → Se eu vier amanhã...
You used the future subjunctive of 'ver' (to see) instead of 'vir' (to come).
Eu vim o filme. → Eu vi o filme.
You used 'vim' (I came) instead of 'vi' (I saw).
Nós vimos de ônibus ontem. → Nós viemos de ônibus ontem.
In the past tense, 'we came' is 'viemos'. 'Vimos' is 'we saw'.

Astuces

Plural Accent

Always remember the hat (circumflex) on 'vêm' for 'they come'. It's a small detail that makes a big difference in writing.

The 'Vim' Sound

Make sure 'vim' sounds nasal. If you say it like 'vee', people will think you said 'vi' (I saw).

Coming vs. Going

If you are on your way to a friend's house and they call you, say 'Estou indo', not 'Estou vindo'.

V for Visitor

A visitor 'vem' to your house. Both start with 'V'.

Derivative Verbs

If you learn 'vir', you also learn 'intervir', 'provir', and 'convir'. They all conjugate the same way!

Preposition 'A'

In Portugal, 'vir a' is common. In Brazil, 'vir para' is more frequent for destinations.

Subject Clues

If you can't hear the difference between 'vem' and 'vêm', listen for 'ele' vs 'eles' before the verb.

Vem cá

Use 'Vem cá' to get someone's attention in an informal way, like 'Hey, listen'.

Brazilian 'Vindo'

Brazilians love the gerund 'vindo'. Portuguese people prefer 'a vir'.

Vir vs Ver

This is the #1 mistake. Double-check your future subjunctive forms: 'vier' (come) vs 'vir' (see).

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of the 'V' in 'Vir' as a 'V' shape pointing toward you. 'Vir' is always coming toward you.

Association visuelle

Imagine a person walking toward you through a doorway. As they step through, they say 'Venho!'

Word Web

Chegar Voltar Origem Destino Festa Ônibus Casa Amigo

Défi

Try to use 'vir' in three different tenses (Present, Past, Future) in a single paragraph about a trip.

Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin verb 'venire', which also means 'to come'. It shares the same root as the English words 'venue', 'adventure', and 'convene'.

Sens originel : To move toward a place, to arrive, or to happen.

Romance (Indo-European).

Contexte culturel

No specific sensitivities, but be aware that 'Vem cá' can sound aggressive if the tone is too sharp.

English speakers often use 'come' when they are going to the listener. In Portuguese, you must use 'ir' (go) in that specific case.

'Vem Morena' by Luiz Gonzaga 'Chega de Saudade' (where the idea of 'coming' back is central) The biblical phrase 'Vinde a mim'

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Travel

De onde você vem?
Vim de avião.
O ônibus vem aí.
Vou vir de táxi.

Socializing

Quer vir à minha casa?
Você vem amanhã?
Eles vêm para o jantar.
Venha quando quiser.

Work

O chefe vem hoje?
Vim para a entrevista.
A solução vem ajudar.
O técnico vem amanhã.

Time

O verão vem aí.
Os dias vêm passando.
O futuro que vem.
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Amorces de conversation

"De onde você vem originalmente?"

"Você vem sempre a este café?"

"Você quer vir comigo ao cinema amanhã?"

"Quando você vem nos visitar novamente?"

"Você vem de carro ou de transporte público hoje?"

Sujets d'écriture

Escreva sobre uma vez que você veio de um lugar muito longe.

Quem são as pessoas que vêm à sua casa com frequência?

O que você espera que venha a acontecer no seu futuro profissional?

Descreva como você vem se sentindo ultimamente em relação ao seu aprendizado de português.

Se você pudesse convidar qualquer pessoa famosa para vir jantar na sua casa, quem seria?

Questions fréquentes

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If you are moving toward the person you are talking to, say 'Já vou' or 'Estou indo'. If you are moving toward a place where you both are, you can say 'Estou vindo'.

'Vem' is singular (he/she/it comes), and 'vêm' is plural (they/you all come). The pronunciation is similar but 'vêm' is more nasal.

No, 'vir' is highly irregular in almost every tense. You must memorize its specific forms like 'venho', 'vim', and 'vier'.

Use 'vir de' to talk about your origin, like your city, country, or the place you just left. Example: 'Eu venho de Lisboa'.

Yes, in the construction 'vir a' + infinitive, it can mean that something eventually happened. Example: 'Ele veio a ser presidente'.

It means 'Welcome'. 'Bem-vindo' literally means 'well-come'.

No, 'vir' is an intransitive verb of motion and is not used in the passive voice.

It is 'eu virei, você virá, nós viremos, eles virão'. This is a relatively regular future formation compared to other tenses.

'Vir' focuses on the movement toward the speaker, while 'chegar' focuses on the arrival at the destination.

It's an idiom meaning 'to come to the surface' or 'to become known'. 'Tona' refers to the surface of the water.