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Essential Portuguese Vocabulary for Games and Sports

Learning Portuguese is always exciting, but if you’re passionate about games and sports, mastering the right vocabulary can make it even more fun! Whether you’re a fan,…

Vocab

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Essential Portuguese Vocabulary for the Human Body

Building a foundation in basic Portuguese vocabulary is key to navigating everyday situations. This word list focuses on essential terms related to the human body. Here we…

Tips&tricks

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Why Is Speaking Portuguese So Challenging and How to Improve It?

Most language learners can understand much more Portuguese than they can speak, which may feel frustrating. Does this resonate with you? See, conversing in a new language is…

Grammar

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Portuguese Verbs “Ir” vs. “Andar” – Know When to Use Either

I’ve noticed that Portuguese language learners often use the verb Andar when they want to say Ir, and vice-versa. This happens almost without exception in a context…

Grammar

Present Continuous in Portuguese

In Portuguese, as in English, we use the present continuous to talk about ongoing actions. Note, however, that the present continuous in the European and Brazilian standards look…

Idiomatic

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10 Portuguese Slang Expressions You Need to Know

As a language learner, diving into Portuguese slang will deepen your immersion in the culture and make you sound more authentic when you speak. To help you connect…

Grammar

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Portuguese vs. English Grammar: Key Differences & Similarities

Wondering how Portuguese grammar compares to English? While both languages have Indo-European roots, they belong to different language families—Portuguese is a Romance language, and English is Germanic.…

Vocab, In-depth, Pronunciation

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Portuguese-English Cognates: Boost Your Portuguese Vocab Overnight

Learning Portuguese might seem daunting, but what if you already know thousands of Portuguese words without even realizing it? Thanks to English-Portuguese cognates, you can boost your…

Pronunciation

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Portuguese Digraphs

Digraphs are two letters coming together to represent a single sound. Today, we’ll explore seven digraphs common in Portuguese and the sounds they produce. Related Video Lessons…

Grammar

Portuguese Indefinite Pronouns

A good grasp of Portuguese pronouns is a key step toward building fluent, natural sentences and today we’re focusing on indefinite pronouns. Simply put, pronouns replace nouns…

Tips&tricks

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Portuguese TV Shows with Subtitles (European Portuguese) You Can Watch for Free

Listening practice is essential for becoming fluent in Portuguese, but finding European Portuguese TV shows with subtitles can be challenging. That’s why I’ve compiled this list of…

Grammar

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Impersonal “-se” in Portuguese

You probably think of “se” as the Portuguese equivalent of “if,” and rightly so: Se eu pudesse… = If I could… Also, reflexive verbs may come to…

Grammar

Verb Fazer in Portuguese - Portuguesepedia

The Verb Fazer in Portuguese: Meaning, Uses, and Expressions

The verb fazer in Portuguese is highly versatile and can mean “make,” “do,” or “take” depending on the context. It’s one of the most commonly used verbs,…

Tips&tricks

Portuguese Online Courses for Beginners

With over 260 million speakers globally, Portuguese is one of the most spoken languages in the world. Whether planning a trip to Portugal or any other Portuguese-speaking…

Other

CEFR Levels (A1–C2) Explained

The CEFR – Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – is an international standard for describing the proficiency level of language learners. CEFR uses a 6-point…

Tips&tricks

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Automatic Language Growth: Origins, Strengths, and Shortcomings

Automatic Language Growth (ALG) is a method of language acquisition that emphasizes natural, effortless learning through exposure and interaction, rather than relying on explicit grammar rules or…

Grammar

Double Negation in Portuguese

In Portuguese, like in other Romance languages, double negation is a very common feature. What is double negation? Double negation occurs when two negative elements are used…

Grammar

Portuguese Subject Pronouns

I, you, she, he, it, we, they. These are all subject pronouns and you are about to learn what they look like in European Portuguese and a…

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