frequentar
To attend a place or event regularly.
Frequentar means to visit a place regularly as part of a habit.
Word in 30 Seconds
- To go to a place regularly.
- Indicates a habit or routine.
- Used for schools, gyms, or social spots.
Summary
Frequentar means to visit a place regularly as part of a habit.
- To go to a place regularly.
- Indicates a habit or routine.
- Used for schools, gyms, or social spots.
Focus on the habit aspect
Remember that frequentar is about repetition. If you only go once, use 'visitar' or 'ir'.
Avoid using prepositions
The verb is direct. Do not say 'frequentar na escola', simply say 'frequentar a escola'.
Social life in Brazil
Brazilians often use this verb to describe their favorite social spots, like 'frequentar a praia' or 'frequentar o mesmo bar'.
Examples
4 of 4Eu frequento a academia todas as manhãs.
I go to the gym every morning.
Ele frequenta a universidade desde o ano passado.
He has been attending university since last year.
Nós frequentamos aquele restaurante aos domingos.
We visit that restaurant on Sundays.
Ela frequenta aulas de pintura nas quartas-feiras.
She attends painting classes on Wednesdays.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'frequency'. If you go to a place with high frequency, you 'frequenta' it.
Overview
O verbo 'frequentar' é um termo essencial para descrever rotinas e hábitos sociais. Ele não se refere a uma visita única, mas sim a uma ação repetida. 2) Usage Patterns: É um verbo transitivo direto, o que significa que o objeto (o lugar ou evento) segue o verbo sem a necessidade de preposições. Por exemplo: 'Eu frequento a academia'. 3) Common Contexts: É muito comum em contextos de educação (frequentar a escola/universidade), lazer (frequentar bares ou restaurantes) e religião (frequentar a igreja). 4) Similar Words Comparison: Diferente de 'visitar', que sugere algo pontual, 'frequentar' implica continuidade e hábito. Enquanto 'ir' é genérico, 'frequentar' carrega a ideia de costume.
Usage Notes
Frequentar is a neutral verb used to describe habits. It is grammatically direct, meaning it does not take a preposition before the object. It is very common in both professional and casual speech.
Common Mistakes
Students often add a preposition like 'em' or 'a' before the object. Remember that it is a transitive direct verb. Also, avoid using it for people.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'frequency'. If you go to a place with high frequency, you 'frequenta' it.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'frequentare', meaning to repeat or to crowd into. It shares the same root as the English word 'frequent'.
Cultural Context
In Portuguese-speaking cultures, asking 'Onde você frequenta?' is a common way to learn about someone's social circles and lifestyle.
Examples
Eu frequento a academia todas as manhãs.
everydayI go to the gym every morning.
Ele frequenta a universidade desde o ano passado.
academicHe has been attending university since last year.
Nós frequentamos aquele restaurante aos domingos.
informalWe visit that restaurant on Sundays.
Ela frequenta aulas de pintura nas quartas-feiras.
formalShe attends painting classes on Wednesdays.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
frequentar os mesmos lugares
to hang out at the same places
Often Confused With
Visitar implies a short stay or a one-time event. Frequentar implies long-term repetition.
Grammar Patterns
Focus on the habit aspect
Remember that frequentar is about repetition. If you only go once, use 'visitar' or 'ir'.
Avoid using prepositions
The verb is direct. Do not say 'frequentar na escola', simply say 'frequentar a escola'.
Social life in Brazil
Brazilians often use this verb to describe their favorite social spots, like 'frequentar a praia' or 'frequentar o mesmo bar'.
Test Yourself
Complete a frase com a forma correta do verbo.
Eu ___ a biblioteca todos os dias para estudar.
A primeira pessoa do singular é 'frequento'.
Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsVisitar é algo feito ocasionalmente ou uma única vez. Frequentá-lo significa que você vai ao local com regularidade, como parte da sua rotina.
Não, o verbo é utilizado principalmente para lugares ou eventos. Para pessoas, usamos termos como 'conviver' ou 'andar com'.
É um verbo de registro neutro, sendo perfeitamente aceitável tanto na fala cotidiana quanto em contextos formais como currículos ou relatórios escolares.
Eu frequento, tu frequentas, ele frequenta, nós frequentamos, vós frequentais, eles frequentam. A raiz muda levemente de 'u' para 'e' em algumas formas.
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