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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…

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…

In-depth, Other

Portuguese Spelling Reform

In 1990, several Portuguese-speaking countries agreed on a spelling reform to create and maintain a cohesive, international standard across borders. In Portugal, the spelling reform was enacted in…

Grammar, In-depth

Question Words in Portuguese

Intrepid language learners often start trying to interact in Portuguese from day one. I love their attitude and hope you are one of them. Now, being able…

Tips&tricks

Learning Portuguese How to Overcome Plateaus - Portuguesepedia

How to Overcome Language Learning Plateaus

Are you currently facing a plateau in your Portuguese learning journey? In this short article, I’ll suggest a few tips to help you keep pressing forward toward…

Grammar

Portuguese Prepositions a vs em – Routine vs One-off Events - Portuguesepedia

Using Portuguese Prepositions ‘A’ and ‘Em’ with Time: Routine vs. One-Off Events

Portuguese prepositions can take on different roles depending on the context. For example, “a” is primarily a preposition of movement, while “em” is predominantly a preposition of…

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. …

Idiomatic, Vocab

Portuguese Slang Expressions - Portuguesepedia

Portuguese Slang Expressions (Portugal)

Learning Portuguese slang expressions will infuse depth and character into your language journey. It will help you improve your conversational skills and sound more natural and make…

Pronunciation, Other

Portuguese Sounds Slavic - Here's Why - Portuguesepedia

This Is Why Portuguese Sounds Slavic

Being a Romance language, why does Portuguese – in specific European Portuguese – sound so Slavic?! Despite being geographically distant and belonging to different language families, Portuguese…

Other

European vs Brazilian Portuguese - Portuguesepedia

European vs. Brazilian Portuguese–Which One Should I Learn?

If you’re learning Portuguese, you might be wondering: Should I learn European or Brazilian Portuguese? While both variants are mutually intelligible among native speakers, they differ in…

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, 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

Portuguese Verb Tenses and Moods - Portuguesepedia

Portuguese Verbs Explained: Complete Guide for English Speakers

Portuguese verbs can be tricky, especially with their many conjugations and tenses. If you’re not familiar with Romance languages, they might seem overwhelming. Memorizing verb forms is…

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

Rhotic Sounds in Portuguese - Portuguesepedia

Rhotic Sounds in European Portuguese

Rhotic sounds, often referred to as ‘r’ sounds, are a defining feature of European Portuguese pronunciation. In short, in European Portuguese, the letter ‘r’ produces 2 sounds:…

Grammar, In-depth

Verb Haver in Portuguese - Portuguesepedia

The Verb Haver in Portuguese

If you’ve been learning Portuguese for a while, you’ve probably come across the little word há—it pops up often in everyday speech. Há is actually a conjugated…

Tips&tricks

Learn Portuguese with These Tips and Resources - Portuguesepedia

Learn Portuguese Fast and Easy

Learning a new language can be an exciting and rewarding experience. If you’ve committed to learning Portuguese, you’re in for a treat! As one of the most…

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…

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