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existir

"existir" means "to exist" in Portuguese. It is number 650 on the frequency list, in A2 (verb).

Meaning

to exist

IPA

/e.zisˈt͡ʃi(ʁ)/

Forms in this course

existe, existem

Level

A2

Practice this word

Updated October 21, 2026

Example sentences

• Deus existe.
  God exists.
  Tatoeba: brauliobezerra / CK
• Ela existe?
  Does she exist?
  Tatoeba: kazenochikara / Thanuir
• Isso existe?
  Does it exist?
  Tatoeba: Ricardo14 / Thanuir

Learned together

In the course, "existir" is in the same group as these words. You master them as a set.

• continuar to continue
• partir to split
• ligar to link
• pôr to put
• beber to drink
• tratar to treat
• ganhar to win
• manter to keep, maintain
• arranjar to arrange

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