On-point Lessons for Portuguese Grammar and Pronunciation
Portuguese Object Pronouns – Spelling Quirks
Attaching object pronouns to verbs in Portuguese isn’t always straightforward—some endings can trigger small spelling changes.
Portuguese Pronoun Placement – Part 2
When Portuguese verbs come in pairs—like 'poder ajudar'—you’ve got some flexibility with pronoun placement.
Pretérito Mais que Perfeito Simples
Elegant and compact, the simple Pretérito Mais-que-Perfeito expresses past-before-past without auxiliary verbs, making it a favorite in books and refined writing.
Pronoun Placement in Portuguese – Part 1
You may have noticed that pronouns like 'se' or 'me' sometimes come before the verb and sometimes after—this guide will show you...
Portuguese Reflexive vs Non-reflexive Verbs
Don’t assume the reflexive version of a verb simply mirrors the non-reflexive one—in Portuguese, the shift can change the meaning entirely.
Pretérito Mais que Perfeito Composto
Portuguese has a tense for actions that occurred prior to other past events: the Pretérito Mais-que-Perfeito. While it comes in two forms,...
Portuguese Object Pronouns
Portuguese object pronouns can be tricky at first—especially when deciding whether they’re direct or indirect, and where they belong in a sentence.
Portuguese Reflexive Verbs
In Portuguese, the reflexive pronoun se isn’t just a detail—it can completely change a verb’s meaning and how the sentence works.
Portuguese Defective Verbs
Defective verbs in Portuguese behave differently: they skip most conjugations and appear only in third-person forms, often with object pronouns instead of...
Portuguese Conditionals
Understanding how Portuguese handles conditional sentences means learning how to pair verb tenses across clauses—just like English does with 'if' and its...
Portuguese Impersonal ‘se’
You might know 'se' as the word for 'if' or as part of reflexive verbs—but it also plays a key role in...
Adjectives vs Adverbs
While both adjectives and adverbs add detail to sentences, they do so in distinct ways—this article will help you spot the difference...