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Altura
In this context, "altura" refers to a specific moment. We often use the expressions "boa altura" and "má altura" to say whether something is convenient or not.
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Mais vale devagar e bem
A proverb that highlights the value of patience and persistence in achieving success.
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Venha o diabo e escolha
The expression "venha o diabo e escolha" is used when you're faced with a situation where all the options are bad.
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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.
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Hora H
"Hora h" refers to a decisive moment, often the critical point when something happens.
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10 Portuguese Idioms with the Verb “Ficar”
The Portuguese verb “ficar” is incredibly versatile, typically meaning “get” or “become.” But that’s just the beginning! I’m here to…
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Subida do preços
In Rio, essential goods prices are rising far faster than inflation.
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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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Tipo
"Tipo" means category. However, in informal speech, it can also mean "approximately" or "more or less".
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Quem não se sente…
Feeling offended is natural for those with strong character and principles.
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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.
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Sem tirar nem pôr
The expression "sem tirar nem pôr" emphasizes that what is being said is true.
