Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
infinitivo
noun
in-fi-ni-TEE-voo
Definition
The basic form of a verb that is not conjugated and typically appears with ‘to’ in English.
Examples
- Eu gosto de cantar.
- É importante estudar.
- Ele decidiu viajar nas férias.
Meaning
In Portuguese, the ‘infinitivo’ refers to the non-finite form of a verb, indicating a general action without specifying a subject or tense.
Synonyms
- Verbo no infinito
- Forma verbal não conjugada