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Portuguese Nasal Sounds - Portuguesepedia

Nasal Sounds in Portuguese

Nasal sounds are one of the most distinctive and challenging aspects of learning Portuguese. These unique sounds are a hallmark of the language’s phonetic system and play…

Grammar, In-depth

Portuguese Prepositions and Contractions - Portuguesepedia

Portuguese Prepositions and Contractions Explained

Prepositions in Portuguese often get a bad rap among language learners, and for good reason – mastering the usage of Portuguese prepositions is one of the most…

Grammar, In-depth

Portuguese Possessive Pronouns – Portuguesepedia

Portuguese Possessive Pronouns and Determiners

Portuguese possessive pronouns and determiners indicate possession. In English, these are words like my, your, his, her, our, their (possessive determiners) and mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs (possessive pronouns). Possessive pronouns and determiners…

Vocab, Grammar

Parts of the Day in Portuguese

In Portuguese, as in many languages, the day is divided into distinct segments corresponding to various times and routines. This article will help you navigate the terminology…

Grammar

Passive Voice in Portuguese

Passive voice – as opposed to Active voice – highlights the recipient that is acted upon by the agent of the verb. Accordingly, the recipient of the action…

Grammar

Pretérito Mais que Perfeito - Portuguesepedia

Portuguese Past Perfect: Understanding the Pretérito Mais-que-Perfeito

The Portuguese equivalent of the English Past Perfect is called Pretérito Mais-que-Perfeito, and it’s used to express an action that happened in the past before another past…

Tips&tricks

Learning Portuguese 3 Challenges - Portuguesepedia

The Top 3 Challenges of Learning Portuguese

Portuguese has been gaining popularity among language learners worldwide. However, like any language, learning Portuguese comes with its own set of challenges. In this blog post, I’ll…

Idiomatic, Vocab

Portuguese Idioms with “Pé”

Getting acquainted with Portuguese idiomatic expressions is key to reaching language fluency and feeling at home with day-to-day lingo. Today, I am bringing you 13 frequently-used Portuguese…

Tips&tricks, Other

How Long Does It Take to Learn Portuguese - Portuguesepedia

Is Portuguese Hard to Learn? A Realistic Look at Challenges & Learning Time

Thinking about learning Portuguese? You might be wondering: Is Portuguese hard to learn? The difficulty of learning Portuguese depends on several factors, including your native language, prior…

Tips&tricks

Best Apps to Learn Portuguese - Portuguesepedia

Top 10 Apps to Learn Portuguese

Learning a new language is often an exciting and rewarding experience. If you are starting to learn Portuguese, you’re in for a treat. Whether planning travels or seeking…

Vocab

Soccer Lingo in Portuguese - Portuguesepedia

Essential Soccer Terminology in Portuguese

Soccer, Futebol in Portuguese, transcends language barriers. But learning some terminology related to soccer won’t hurt. Whether you’re cheering on your favorite Portuguese team or enjoying a…

Idiomatic

Portuguese Verb Dar 10 Idioms - Portuguesepedia

Master the Verb Dar with 10 Portuguese Idioms

Forget about translating every word literally! Portuguese is full of idiomatic gems, and the verb “dar” (to give) might just be the king of them all. It…

Tips&tricks

Learn Portuguese with Stories

Learning Portuguese doesn’t need to be tedious. If you don’t enjoy learning languages with textbooks or sitting in a classroom, there are other ways to approach it.…

Grammar, In-depth

Past Subjunctive in Portuguese – Portuguesepedia

Portuguese Past Subjunctive (Imperfeito do Conjuntivo)

The Subjunctive mood is often a source of much whining and moaning among Portuguese language learners – so many conjugations one must keep track of! We have…

Grammar, In-depth

The Imperative in Portuguese - Portuguesepedia

Imperative in Portuguese: How to Give Commands & Make Requests

Like other Romance languages, Portuguese has a rich system of verb conjugations, including the Imperative mood. The Imperative is used to give commands, instructions, suggestions, and directions—whether…

Grammar, In-depth

How to Form the Plural in Portuguese

In Portuguese, not only do nouns change spelling depending on number (singular or plural), but so do other word types like adjectives, demonstratives, and possessive pronouns. That’s…

Grammar

Conditional in Portuguese

In Portuguese, we use the Conditional tense to express desire, talk about unreal scenarios, or convey politeness. As you’ll soon see, however, the Imperfect tense (Pretérito Imperfeito)…

Grammar, In-depth

Portuguese Verbs Ser vs. Estar - Portuguesepedia

Portuguese Verbs Ser and Estar – What’s the Difference?

In Portuguese, the verbs Ser and Estar both translate to “to be,” but they are not interchangeable. Many language learners struggle with knowing when to use one…

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