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Caf/ɛ/
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Understanding the /e/ and /ɛ/ vowel sounds in European Portuguese
NEW EXERCISE • a2+
Fiquei em casa por causa do frio
NEW LISTEN • b2+
Nova estirpe ameaça
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The Two Stressed ‘e’ Sounds in European Portuguese
NEW EXERCISE • a1
O teto da sala é alto
NEW READ • b1
Expressing Probability and Uncertainty in European Portuguese
NEW EXERCISE • b1
Talvez vá a Évora
NEW LESSON • b1
Expressing Probability and Uncertainty in Portuguese
NEW EXERCISE • > a2
É pegar ou largar
NEW EXERCISE • b1+
O que são “petiscos”?
NEW EXERCISE • b1
O carro parecia bom, mas avariou logo no primeiro dia
NEW EXERCISE • a2+
Adoramos passar o dia na praia
NEW EXERCISE • a1-a2
Tomo um chá depois do jantar
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Sem papas na língua
NEW EXERCISE • > a2
Dar o berro
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Open
Pronunciation > vowels
Understanding the /e/ and /ɛ/ vowel sounds in European Portuguese
In European Portuguese, the vowel e can represent several different sounds, depending on position and stress. This article does not cover all of…
b1
Verbs > present tense / subjunctive
Expressing Probability and Uncertainty in European Portuguese
When talking about events that are not certain, European Portuguese offers several common expressions to convey probability or uncertainty. These expressions do not…
a1-a2
Verbs > present continuous / present tense / progressive tenses
How to talk about actions happening right now in European Portuguese
When you want to describe something that is happening at this exact moment in European Portuguese, you use a very specific and consistent…
b1
Verbs > p. imperfeito / p. perfeito / p. perfeito vs imperfeito / past tense
Pretérito Perfeito vs. Pretérito Imperfeito in European Portuguese
One of the most persistent difficulties for learners of Portuguese is knowing when to use the pretérito perfeito and when to use the…
a1-a2
Verbs > common verbs / irregular verbs
Ir vs Vir in European Portuguese: Understanding the Difference
Understanding the difference between ir and vir is essential for expressing movement accurately in European Portuguese. These two verbs are closely related, but…
a1-a2
plurals
The Plural of Portuguese Words Ending In L
Portuguese nouns and adjectives ending in the letter l form the plural according to a small set of regular patterns. The key factor…
b1
adverbs
The Other Meaning of ‘Sempre’ in Portuguese Questions
Learners usually meet sempre in its most common sense: a toda a hora, constantemente. In this meaning, it describes actions that happen repeatedly…
Open
Pronunciation > vowels
When the Portuguese vowel ‘o’ Changes Sound in Masculine and Feminine Adjectives
In European Portuguese, the vowel o has two common stressed pronunciations: the relatively closed /o/ and the more open Although both sounds…
Open
Pronunciation > vowels
When the Letter e Sounds Like /ɨ/ in European Portuguese
European Portuguese contains several closed vowels, and the sound /ɨ/ is one of the most characteristic. It is extremely common in everyday speech…
b1
Prepositions > a / emother
Using Cardinal Directions and Prepositions to Describe Geographic Location in Portuguese
Understanding how to describe geographic location is essential for clear communication in Portuguese. When referring to cities, regions, or relative positions within a…
a1-a2
Prepositions > em
Using ’em’ for Countries, Cities, and Regions in Portuguese
Understanding how the preposition em works with geographical names is essential for clear and natural Portuguese. Depending on whether we are talking about…
a2+
Verbs > common verbs
Ir vs Andar: Understanding the Difference in Portuguese
Learners of Portuguese often find ir and andar confusing, especially when both seem to describe movement. While they can sometimes overlap in meaning,…
a2+
gender
Masculine Words Ending in “a” in Portuguese
In Portuguese, nouns that end in ‘a’ are usually feminine. Words like mesa (table) or perna (leg) follow a stable and predictable pattern.…
b1+
conjunctions
Connecting Ideas in Portuguese: Different Ways to Link Elements in a Sentence
In Portuguese, as in any language, there are multiple ways to connect words or ideas within a sentence. This variation is not only…
b1+
adverbs
Understanding “cá” and “lá” in Portuguese
The adverbs cá, lá, aqui, and ali can be confusing for learners of Portuguese. While they all express location, small nuances determine when each should be used. This article clarifies their meanings through clear examples.
a2+
Pronouns > demonstrative pronounsadverbs / conjunctions
The Many Faces of “Mesmo” in Portuguese
The Portuguese word mesmo is remarkably flexible. Depending on the context, it can express comparison, intensity, or even surprise. Let’s look at the…
b1
Prepositions > place / por / time
Using por to Express Approximation in Portuguese
The preposition 'por' often adds nuance to speech, showing uncertainty or vagueness in time or place.
b1
other
How to Use “Ao” in Portuguese to Talk About Actions That Happen at the Same Time
Understand how ao + infinitive works in Portuguese to describe actions happening at the same time — with clear, real-life examples.