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If (se) sentence structures So i have recently learned that "se" means "if". But i have seen two sentences that are different. Can anyone explain?

1. Se você esquenta a água a 100 graus, ela ferve

2. Se você esquentar a água a 100 graus, ela ferve.

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1. Se você esquenta a água a 100 graus, ela ferve

Informal form.

2. Se você esquentar a água a 100 graus, ela ferve.

Correct form (infinitive). Imposition, affirmation.

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If (se) sentence structures

So i have recently learned that "se" means "if". But i have seen two sentences that are different. Can anyone explain?

1. Se você esquenta a água a 100 graus, ela ferve ( That' wrong). An example: Nem esquenta com isso(Fica tranquilo);

2. Se você esquentar a água a 100 graus, ela ferve ( That' right). An example: Não vale a pena esquentar com isso(=Deixa pra lá).

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