principal parts
US /ˈprɪnsɪpəl pɑːrts/
UK /ˈprɪnsɪpəl pɑːrts/

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partes principais de um verbo
the forms of a verb from which all other forms can be derived, typically the infinitive, past tense, and past participle
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The principal parts of 'sing' are 'sing,' 'sang,' and 'sung.'
As partes principais de 'cantar' são 'cantar', 'cantou' e 'cantado'.
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Understanding the principal parts helps in conjugating verbs correctly.
Compreender as partes principais ajuda a conjugar verbos corretamente.