vir
to come
Intermediate Verb
🔊
Pronunciation
/viɾ/
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Cultural Note
'Vir' is one of the most irregular verbs in Portuguese. Beware: 'nós vimos' can mean both 'we come' (from vir) and 'we saw' (from ver) — only context distinguishes them. 'Ir e vir' (coming and going) describes the hustle and bustle of daily life.
📝 Example Sentences
Vem cá!
Come here!
De onde vieste?
Where did you come from?
Eles vieram de Portugal.
They came from Portugal.