ter
to have
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/teɾ/
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Cultural Note
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ter' is widely used as an existential verb replacing 'haver': 'Tem muita gente aqui' (There are a lot of people here), whereas European Portuguese prefers 'Há muita gente aqui.' The expression 'ter que' or 'ter de' means 'to have to' and is the most common way to express obligation.
📝 Example Sentences
Eu tenho dois irmãos.
I have two brothers.
Você tem razão.
You are right.
Nós temos que ir agora.
We have to go now.