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Portuguese Verb Fazer - Usage and Conjugation - Portuguesepedia

The Portuguese Verb Fazer

The Portuguese verb Fazer means different things depending on the context. Depending on the context, its English equivalent can be Make, Do, or Take. Additionally, there are…

Vocab

Portuguese Polite Expressions - Portuguesepedia

Portuguese Polite Expressions – Desculpa vs. Com licença vs. Por Favor

Many Portuguese language learners struggle to discern between expressions such as Desculpa, Com licença, or Por favor. These are so-called “politeness” expressions and, as their name implies,…

Other

Portuguese Language Origins

Portuguese boasts over 220 million native speakers, ranking it the world’s sixth most-spoken language – impressive! But where did this language begin? As a Romance language, Portuguese…

Grammar

Portuguese Verbs Saber Conhecer Poder Conseguir - Portuguesepedia

Portuguese Verbs Saber vs Conseguir vs Poder vs Conhecer

Many Portuguese language learners, especially those who have English as their first language, will struggle to discern between these verbs: Saber, Conseguir, Poder, and Conhecer. Why? Because…

Grammar, In-depth

Portuguese Past Tense – Perfect vs. Imperfect – Portuguesepedia

Portuguese Perfect vs. Imperfect Tense: Know When to Use Either

The Portuguese Perfect and Imperfect past tenses (aka Pretérito Perfeito and Pretérito Imperfeito in Portuguese) are often a headache for language learners whose native tongue doesn’t make…

Pronunciation, In-depth

Portuguese Pronunciation - Main Features - Portuguesepedia

Master European Portuguese Pronunciation: Essential Guide for Beginners and Beyond

I often hear people say that Portuguese sounds different from other Romance languages. And that’s because it’s true! So, what is so special about European Portuguese pronunciation?…

Grammar

Portuguese Prepositions de vs em to Talk About Means of Transport

Prepositions ‘De’ vs ‘Em’ in Portuguese: Talking About Means of Transport

In Portuguese, ‘de’ is used for general references to means of transport, while ’em’ is used for specific instances. Remember, ‘de’ remains in its basic form, while…

Other, Vocab

English Portuguese False Friends - Portuguesepedia

English-Portuguese False Friends to Keep an Eye Out For

There are many English-Portuguese false friends (or false cognates if you will). Looking quite similar, these are words that people often assume to have the same meaning.…

Pronunciation

S and Its Sounds in Portuguese - Portuguesepedia

How to Pronounce the Letter S in Portuguese

Let’s learn how to pronounce the letter S in Portuguese, or I should say European Portuguese to be more precise. As you may know, one letter can…

Other, Vocab

Spanish Portuguese False Friends - Portuguesepedia

Spanish-Portuguese False Friends to Keep an Eye Out For

Despite their shared Latin roots, Spanish and Portuguese aren’t perfect twins. Thousands of words appear similar, but some have diverged in meaning over time, becoming what linguists…

Grammar

Common Auxiliary Verbs in Portuguese

We use auxiliary verbs all the time in conversation, so today, I’d like to name some of the most common ones in Portuguese. Auxiliary verbs are typically…

Grammar, In-depth

Forming Plural Words in Portuguese - Portuguesepedia

Forming the Plural in Portuguese

In Portuguese, not only nouns are spelled differently according to number (singular/plural), but also words belonging to other word classes such as adjectives, demonstratives, or possessive pronouns.…

Grammar, In-depth

Infinitivo Pessoal (Personal Infinitive) in Portuguese – Portuguesepedia

Personal Infinitive in Portuguese (Infinitivo Pessoal)

The Personal Infinitive (Infinitivo Pessoal) is unique to Portuguese and commonplace. There’s no parallel in other languages and learners of Portuguese often struggle to wrap their heads…

Other, Vocab

Portuguese-Spanish Cognates

Being already familiar with Spanish while learning Portuguese is a huge advantage – these languages are closely related and share thousands of cognate words. Wondering about what…

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…

Tips&tricks, In-depth

Portuguese Learning Strategy - Portuguesepedia

Learn Portuguese: Strategies to Achieve Fluency

So you are learning Portuguese, that sounds great! There are plenty of good reasons for doing it, and I am sure you have yours. While some motivations…

Tips&tricks

Learn Portuguese Faster and with Joy - Portuguesepedia

Learn Portuguese Quickly and Joyfully

Are you eager to embark on an exciting journey to learn Portuguese? To make your learning process enjoyable and effective, here are five fun ways to do…

Vocab

Portuguese Swear Words

Welcome to an unashamed journey through Portuguese strong language! Although strongly repressed by many, swear words have their place in social interactions, namely, they are a powerful…

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