What is the Portuguese word for "gerund"?

Learn how to say "gerund" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

gerund

Portuguese

gerúndio

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Examples of how to use "gerund" in Portuguese

English
A gerund is a verb that acts as a noun.
Portuguese
Um gerúndio é um verbo que funciona como um substantivo.
English
The gerund acts like a noun here.
Portuguese
O gerúndio funciona como um substantivo aqui.
English
Identify the gerund in each sentence.
Portuguese
Identifique o gerúndio em cada frase.
English
Is 'writing' a gerund in this example?
Portuguese
'Writing' é um gerúndio neste exemplo?
English
Using a gerund can simplify sentence structure.
Portuguese
Usar um gerúndio pode simplificar a estrutura da frase.
English
Teachers often explain gerund functions with examples.
Portuguese
Os professores costumam explicar as funções do gerúndio com exemplos.

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A gerund is a verb that acts as a noun.

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