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Há vs. Por vs. Durante
Portuguese students often struggle with when to use “há”, “por”, or “durante” to express time duration. Let’s break it down into four…
Sounds vs Spellings in Portuguese
Let’s talk about the relationship between spellings and spoken sounds. Portuguese, like many languages, isn’t a case of “what you see is…
10 Portuguese Idioms with Fazer
Portuguese is brimming with idioms, and “fazer” (to do/make) pops up in many of them. Here are 10 common idioms with “fazer”…
Portuguese Subject Pronouns
I, you, she, he, it, we, they. These are all subject pronouns and you are about to learn what they look like…
Master the Verb Dar with 10 Portuguese Idioms
Forget about translating every word literally! Portuguese is full of idiomatic gems, and the verb “dar” (to give) might just be the…
Portuguese Verb Andar
While the Portuguese verb “andar” seems ordinary, there’s more to it than meets the eye. Often, “andar” takes on different meanings beyond…
Past Continuous Equivalent in Portuguese
The Portuguese equivalent of the English Past Continuous is analogous to the Present Continuous Equivalent in Portuguese. The only difference is that…
Portuguese Digraphs
Digraphs are two letters coming together to represent a single sound. Today, we’ll explore seven digraphs common in Portuguese and the sounds…
Learning Portuguese: Do I Need to Become a Grammar Geek?
Do you need to become a grammar guru to speak Portuguese fluently? Here’s the truth: There’s no one-size-fits-all answer! Ultimately, the best…
Portugal’s Dialects
Portugal boasts a linguistic tapestry as diverse as its landscapes. Let’s explore the charming quirks and phonetic particularities of its dialects starting from…
Portuguese Defective Verbs
Defective verbs are verbs with incomplete conjugation. For instance, Portuguese defective verbs are only conjugated in the third 3-person (singular or plural)….
Common Mistakes Portuguese Learners Make
Learning a new language is an exciting journey filled with new sounds, cultural insights, and the thrill of unlocking communication in a…
“Como” in Portuguese – More Than Just “How”
The Portuguese word Como is way more than just a question word. In fact, I can think of 4 other ways of…
How to Pronounce the Letter S in Portuguese
Let’s learn how to pronounce the letter S in Portuguese, or I should say European Portuguese, to be more precise. As you…
What Are Good Reads to Learn Portuguese and How to Make the Most Out of It
Are you looking for reads like short stories to help you develop your Portuguese skills? Sure thing. It is more fun (and more…
Saber vs Conseguir vs Poder vs Conhecer in Portuguese
Many Portuguese language learners, especially those who have English as their first language, will struggle to discern between these verbs: Saber, Conseguir,…
Learn Portuguese – Tips to Get You Started
Portuguese is spoken by over 250 million people worldwide, making it the sixth most spoken language globally. If you’re interested in learning…
Portuguese Food Recipes (Practice the Imperative Mood)
Today I will bring you a few traditional Portuguese food recipes. Following Portuguese recipes is an excellent way to create exposure and…