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Portuguese Preposition Em - Portuguesepedia

The Portuguese Preposition Em

The Portuguese preposition em is chiefly a preposition of place, but can also refer to time. Depending on the context, it can translate to in, on, or…

Grammar, In-depth

Portuguese Definite and Indefinite Articles – How and When to Use Them

Most languages do well without articles. In this sense, English and Romance languages like Portuguese belong to a minority. The Portuguese definite articles – o, a, os,…

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…

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce X in Portuguese - Portuguesepedia

How to Pronounce X in Portuguese – A Simple Guide for Leaners

Pronouncing the letter X in Portuguese can be tricky for language learners. That’s because, unlike in English, the letter X in Portuguese has four possible sounds: Fortunately,…

Idiomatic, Vocab

Super Common Portuguese Expressions - Portuguesepedia

Portuguese Expressions for Everyday Use

Learning Portuguese common expressions and idioms is essential for several reasons: Communication Effectiveness. Native speakers use idiomatic expressions all the time. Incorporating those expressions into your repertoire…

Grammar

Portuguese Prepositions Para vs Por – Portuguesepedia

Para vs. Por in Portuguese – When to Use Either

Language learners often get confused by the Portuguese prepositions para and por. While it is true that both are prepositions of movement, we use them under different…

Tips&tricks

Learning Portuguese Common Mistakes - Portuguesepedia

Common Mistakes Portuguese Learners Make

Learning a new language is an exciting journey filled with new sounds, cultural insights, and the thrill of unlocking communication in a new idiom. But like any…

Vocab

Essential Vocabulary Human Body - Portuguesepedia

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…

Pronunciation

Spelling-Pronunciation Patterns in Portuguese - Portuguesepedia

Sounds vs Spellings in Portuguese

Let’s talk about the relationship between spellings and spoken sounds. Portuguese, like many languages, isn’t a case of “what you see is what you get.” Letters can…

Grammar

Past Participle in Portuguese

In Portuguese, we use the Past Participle to form Perfect tenses and the passive voice. In addition, we use Past Participles as adjectives. In what follows, I will…

Vocab

How to Say Hi! in Portuguese - Portuguesepedia

How to Say ‘Hi’ in Portuguese: Essential Greetings for Every Situation

Want to say “Hi” in Portuguese with confidence? Learning Portuguese is all about connecting with people, and greetings are the perfect way to start a conversation. There…

Tips&tricks, In-depth

How to Enhance Your Portuguese Speaking Skills - Portuguesepedia

How to Improve Your Portuguese Speaking Skills and Pronunciation

Achieving fluency in Portuguese is a common goal, but many learners struggle with speaking confidently and improving their pronunciation. Some believe that full immersion is the only…

Idiomatic, Vocab

Portuguese Idioms to Help You Sound More Natural

Portuguese idioms are at the heart of everyday life language. What’s special about such idiomatic expressions is that they transcend the literal meanings of their word constituents. …

Grammar

Mass v Count Nouns in Portuguese - Portuguesepedia

Mass vs Count Nouns in Portuguese

What are the Portuguese equivalents of “much” vs “many” and “little” vs “few”? To answer this question, it’s essential to understand the difference between mass nouns and…

Vocab, In-depth, Pronunciation

Portuguese-English Cognates - Portuguesepedia

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…

Grammar

Portuguese Defective Verbs

Defective verbs are verbs with incomplete conjugation. For instance, Portuguese defective verbs are only conjugated in the 3-person (singular or plural). Some defective verbs are commonplace so…

Grammar

Past Continuous Equivalent in Portuguese

The Portuguese equivalent of the English Past Continuous is analogous to the Present Continuous Equivalent in Portuguese. The only difference is that the auxiliary verb Estar must…

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…

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