Portuguese · Common Verbs
Ter
[/teʁ/]
To have
Beginnerverb
Definition
To possess or hold something; also used as an auxiliary verb to form compound tenses.
Possuir ou segurar algo; também auxiliar para tempos compostos.
Example
Tenho dois irmãos e uma irmã.
I have two brothers and one sister.
Etymology
'Ter' comes from Latin 'habere', which means to hold or possess, signifying ownership and existence.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ter' is commonly used in both spoken and written Portuguese across formal and informal contexts when expressing possession or necessity.