GERÚNDIO – There are 3 basic GERUND endings in Portuguese: -ando, -endo and -indo. Learn to use the gerund form of regular verbs in Portuguese.

PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE – In Portuguese, the PRESENT CONTINUOUS tense requires: The verb ESTAR + a verb in the GERUND form (conjugated according to the subject).

READING – Follow along with the following conversation using the text and the sound file.

VOCABULARY – Key Portuguese terms from this chapter translated into English for your convenience.

EXERCISE – Test your command of gerund creation and use of the Present Continuous tense in Portuguese.

EXERCISE ANSWERS – Check your answers from the exercises to see how well you did.

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