Pretérito perfeito
Use the pretérito perfeito for completed actions viewed as whole events.
Examples
PortugueseTranslation
Ontem comprei um livro novo.
Yesterday I bought a new book.
Chegamos tarde por causa do trânsito.
We arrived late because of traffic.
Ela escreveu tudo no caderno.
She wrote everything in the notebook.
Pattern
past form for completed event
How it works
Use the pretérito perfeito for completed actions viewed as whole events. This pattern typically appears as past form for completed event and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- This tense usually frames the action as completed.
- Specific time words like ontem and na semana passada fit naturally here.
Why it matters
Describe finished actions and what is happening around now.
Use in context
This tense is key for short stories, recaps, and practical daily narration.