This book describes the Portuguese verbs as used by native speakers around the Portuguese-speaking world. It is for: the self-taught learner or class learning ; information on how the Portuguese verb system works; quick reference and tables on regular and irregular verbs. In this book Portuguese vers are described in plain language and illustrated with authentic examples of everyday practical applicatio. Throughout, comparisons are drawn between Portuguese and English verb tenses and usage, highlighting their parallel and constrating features in the different forms for the present, past and future, as well as other aspects. [Back cover].