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Words on the topic: Action Verbs

This topic introduces essential action verbs used in daily life. Learn how to describe what people do in various contexts, from basic physical actions to more abstract ones. Includes clear translations and example sentences to boost your speaking and writing skills.
Word Translation Example
abrir
abrir

to open

ajudar
ajudar

to help

alcançar
alcançar

to achieve

to reach

colocar
colocar

to put

to place

começar
começar

to start

to begin

continuar
continuar

to continue

to go on

embrulhar
embrulhar

to wrap

to pack

empurrar
empurrar

to push

encolher
encolher

to shrink

to huddle, to contract

encontrar
encontrar

to find

to meet

escapar
escapar

to escape

to get away

esconder
esconder

to hide

to conceal

esgueirar-se
esgueirar-se

to sneak

espreitar
espreitar

to peek

to spy, to lurk

manter
manter

to keep

to maintain

olhar
olhar

to look

pegar
pegar

to take

to catch

permitir
permitir

to allow

to permit

resistir
resistir

to resist

to withstand

retornar
retornar

to return

go back

rir
rir

to laugh

sentar
sentar

to sit

to take a seat

soprar
soprar

to blow

tentar
tentar

to try

tropeçar
tropeçar

to stumble

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