Portuguese Verbs Explained describes the Portuguese verbs as used by native speakers around the Portuguese-speaking world. It can be used either as a reference tool or a course of study and it also a study aid on grammatical notions and terminology. This new edition complies with the recent spelling agreement for uniformity among the different Portuguese-speaking countries. Portuguese Verbs Explained is suitable for * absolute beginners and those who want to brush up and advance their Portuguese * learners with basic or no knowledge of grammatical terminology * the independent learner * Adult Education, Secondary and University classes * teachers and practitioners such as translators and interpreters * learners of the Portuguese language on both sides of the Atlantic and anywhere else where it is spoken The book provides * a complete guide to all kinds of Portuguese verbs, their tenses and forms, covering both regular and special verbs (irregular, root-changing, spelling-changing, and other cases) * a complete guide to using Portuguese verbs in a sentence * tables and charts for quick reference on all the different kinds of verbs In this book verbs are described in plain language and illustrated with authentic examples of everyday practical application. Detailed information is given on how the whole Portuguese verb system works. Throughout, comparisons are drawn between Portuguese and English verb tenses and usage, highlighting their parallel and contrasting features in the different forms for the present, past and future, as well as other aspects. The following features are also included to give learners extra support and make their learning a more enjoyable and rewarding experience: * a glossary of grammatical terms providing clear definitions in simple English * English translation of the Portuguese examples * complementary notes and 'learning aid' paragraphs giving tips and avoiding pitfalls * exercises including puzzles and quizzes * answers for all the exercises * Portuguese-English vocabulary containing the verbs used in the examples and the exercises * an extensive cross-reference index at the end of the book with usage-led entries for those who are not familiar with grammatical terms