Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

teve

verb
/ˈtɛ.veh/
Definition
A form of the Portuguese verb ‘ter’, which means ‘to have’ in English.
Examples
  • Ele teve um bom dia.
  • Ela teve uma ideia brilhante.
  • Nós tivemos muitos desafios este ano.
Meaning
‘Teve’ is used specifically in the third person singular past tense, indicating that something was possessed or occurred in the past.
Synonyms
  • possuiu
  • obteve
  • dispunha