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On-point Lessons for Portuguese Grammar and Pronunciation
Pronoun Placement in Portuguese – Part 1
LEVEL a2+ TOPIC Pronouns object pronouns pronoun placement reflexive pronouns Verbs
Portuguese pronouns often shift position depending on the verb—this applies to reflexive, direct, indirect, and impersonal forms alike.
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