This is the 11523rd most frequent Portuguese word.
ouvia
"Ouvia" means "used to hear" or "was hearing" in English.
This sentence uses 'ouvia' in the imperfect tense to describe a habitual or ongoing action in the past.
Ele ouvia música enquanto trabalhava.
He was listening to music while working.
Here, 'ouvia' indicates a repeated action in the past, showcasing its use to express habitual listening.
Quando jovem, eu ouvia muitas histórias contadas pelos meus avós.
When young, I used to hear many stories told by my grandparents.
In this example, 'ouvia' conveys an ongoing perception during the past event, reinforcing the continuous aspect of the imperfect tense.