possuía

Possuía is a verb form in the Portuguese language. It is the imperfect indicative tense of the verb "possuir," which means "to possess" or "to own." Specifically, "possuía" is the third-person singular imperfect indicative form, used to describe an action or state that was ongoing or habitual in the past. For example, "Ele possuía uma grande coleção de livros" translates to "He possessed a large collection of books," indicating a continuous state of ownership in the past. Similarly, "Ela possuía um talento natural para a música" means "She possessed a natural talent for music." The imperfect tense is used to describe past situations without a definite end, often setting a scene or describing a background condition. It contrasts with the preterite tense, which describes completed actions in the past. The imperfect indicative form "possuía" is essential for conveying nuances of past possession, habit, or description in Portuguese sentences. It is derived from the Latin verb "possidere," meaning to have in one's power, to own.