Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

teve

verb
ˈtɛvi
Definition
Teve is the third person singular form of the past tense of the verb “ter” in Portuguese, which means “to have” in English.
Examples
  • Ele teve uma ideia incrível. (He had a brilliant idea.)
  • Ela teve um ótimo dia. (She had a great day.)
  • Nós tivemos a oportunidade de viajar. (We had the opportunity to travel.)
Meaning
It indicates possession, experience, or existence in a previous time frame.
Synonyms
  • possuir
  • obter
  • conter