pôr
to put, to place, to set
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/poɾ/
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Cultural Note
'Pôr' is the only Portuguese verb ending in '-or' (from Latin 'ponere'). It is extremely irregular in every tense. Don't confuse the verb 'pôr' (with circumflex) with the preposition 'por' (by/for). 'Pôr a mesa' (set the table) and 'pôr-se a' + infinitive (start doing) are essential expressions.
📝 Example Sentences
Põe a mesa, por favor.
Set the table, please.
Onde é que puseste as chaves?
Where did you put the keys?
O sol está a pôr-se.
The sun is setting.