Strong Intentions: "Haver de"
To express a strong resolution, a firm promise, or a destined future outcome (similar to "shall" or "will definitely"), use the verb haver followed by de and an infinitive.
| shall / will / ought to / should | haver de |
haver (present tense) + de + infinitive
The verb haver is irregular in the present tense:
| Subject | Haver |
|---|---|
| Eu | hei |
| Tu | hás |
| Ele / Ela / Você | há |
| Nós | havemos |
| Eles / Elas / Vocês | hão |
| I will face this problem and overcome fear. | Eu hei de enfrentar este problema e superar o medo. |
| We will overcome the other team and win the trophy. | Nós havemos de superar a outra equipa e ganhar o troféu. |
Goals and Ambitions
Because of its confident tone, haver de is perfect for stating life ambitions, overcoming challenges, or declaring that a victory is bound to happen.
| You will win the game and lift the trophy! | Tu hás de vencer o jogo e levantar o troféu! |
| They will win the medal and glory. | Eles hão de ganhar a medalha e a glória. |
| I will finish my doctorate and master this technology. | Eu hei de terminar o meu doutoramento e dominar esta tecnologia. |
You can also use it when you are absolutely certain about someone else's future achievements or reactions.
| She thinks that she will master the language and achieve fluency. | Ela acha que há de dominar a língua e alcançar a fluência. |
| We will be proud of your doctorate. | Nós havemos de ficar orgulhosos do teu doutoramento. |
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