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houver
"Houver" is the inflected form of the verb "haver," meaning "there is/are" or "to exist" in certain contexts.
In a sentence
Se houver qualquer dúvida, me avise.
If there is any doubt, let me know.
The word 'houver' is used in a conditional phrase to express the hypothetical existence of something.
Caso houver necessidade, entre em contato.
In case there is a need, get in touch.
Here, 'houver' is employed to denote the potential occurrence of a need.
Onde houver fumaça, há fogo.
Where there is smoke, there is fire.
In this instance, 'houver' signifies the presence of smoke in a general conditional context.
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