começamos

Começamos is a Portuguese word that translates to "we begin" or "we started" in English. It is the first-person plural form of the verb começar, which means to begin or to start. This verb conjugation is used in the present tense (indicative) to describe an action that is currently happening or a habitual action. It can also be used in the preterite tense (past tense) to refer to an action that began or was started in the past.

For example, in the present tense, one might say "Nós começamos a estudar agora" which means "We are starting to study now." In the past tense, a sentence like "Nós começamos a reunião cedo" translates to "We started the meeting early." The context of the sentence determines whether "começamos" refers to a present or past action.

The verb "começar" is a regular verb in Portuguese, meaning it follows predictable conjugation patterns. The "-amos" ending for the first-person plural is common for verbs ending in "-ar" in the present tense. This makes "começamos" a fundamental and frequently used term in everyday Portuguese conversation and writing. Its versatility allows it to be applied to a wide range of situations where a group is initiating an activity or recalling the commencement of an event.