This is the 12721st most frequent Portuguese word.
tê
"Tê" in Portuguese refers to the letter "T" in the alphabet or a T-shaped object.
Here, 'tê' is used as a contraction of 'ter' (to have) in the infinitive impersonal form directly connected to a noun.
É importante tê coragem para enfrentar desafios.
It is important to have courage to face challenges.
In this example, 'tê' represents 'ter' (to have), forming an infinitive construction after 'pode' (can).
Você pode tê paciência para ensinar.
You can have patience for teaching.
Here, 'tê' is again the contraction of 'ter' in an infinitive clause after 'gostaria de' (would like).