Pronunciationconsonants
Portuguese Rhotic Sounds
Portuguese rhotics are a vocal landmark—whether it’s a soft tap or a gutural trill, the letter ‘r’ plays a central role in...
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Pronounsindefinite pronouns
Invariable Indefinite Pronouns
Some indefinite pronouns in Portuguese stay the same no matter the gender or number—they’re called invariable pronouns.
A2
Pronounsindefinite pronouns
Portuguese Variable Indefinite Pronouns
Indefinite pronouns like 'algum', 'nenhuma', or 'todos' adapt to the gender and number of the noun they stand in for.
A2
Prepositionsaa vs emem
Routine vs One-Off Events: ‘a’ vs ’em’
In Portuguese, choosing between 'a' and 'em' when referring to time can reveal whether an event is routine or one-off.
A2
Prepositionsdede vs ememtransportPronouns
Modes of Transport: ‘de’ vs ’em’
To talk about modes of transport in Portuguese, you’ll need to choose between de and em—each with its own nuance.
A2
Other topicsquestions
Telling the Time in Portuguese
From casual chats to formal timetables, Portuguese offers clear patterns for asking and expressing the time.
A2
Other topicsadverbs
Parts of the Day in Portuguese
Whether you're planning your day or greeting someone, knowing the parts of the day in Portuguese makes communication smoother.
A2
Prepositionsatime
‘At What Time…?’ in Portuguese
To talk about clock time in Portuguese, you’ll often use the preposition 'a'—the equivalent of 'at' in English.
Pronunciationconsonantsnasal sounds
Portuguese Nasal Consonants
Nasal consonants play a key role in Portuguese pronunciation, and their spelling often reflects the nasal airflow behind the sound.
B1
Verbsparticiplespassive voice
Passive voice in Portuguese
Unlike the Active Voice, which centers on the agent, the Passive Voice in Portuguese highlights whoever or whatever is acted upon.
B1
Verbspersonal infinitive
Portuguese Personal Infinitive
Unlike the standard infinitive, the Personal Infinitive in Portuguese is conjugated to show who’s doing the action—even though it’s still an infinitive.
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Pronounsobject pronounspronoun placementreflexive pronounsVerbs
Pronoun Placement in Portuguese for Future and Conditional Verb Forms
When using Future or Conditional tenses in Portuguese, pronouns don’t go before or after—they slide into the middle of the verb form.
