Por is used in Portuguese to describe motion that involves crossing, passing, or going through a place, often aligning with ‘by’ or ‘through’ in English.
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A2Beginner
Prepositionsmovementparapara vs porpor
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…
A2Beginner
Prepositionsmovementparapara vs porpor
Para ou Por?
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A2+Upper Beginner
Prepositionsamovementparapara vs porpor
Fui pela ponte
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A2Beginner
PrepositionsademovementplaceportimeOther topicsquestions
Onde moras?
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B1Intermediate
Prepositionsplaceportime
Using por to Express Approximation in Portuguese
The preposition 'por' often adds nuance to speech, showing uncertainty or vagueness in time or place.
B1Intermediate
Prepositionsplaceportime
Using “Por” for Approximation
In this lesson, we explore “por” when it suggests something approximate rather than exact. You’ll see how it softens meaning in phrases like pelo…
