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B1
Mesmo estando a chover…
Complete the sentences so that they make sense.
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B1
Alternative Ways to Link Words and Phrases in Portuguese
This lesson focuses on alternative ways to combine elements in a sentence. By understanding these structures, we gain more options to express the same ideas and avoid repeating the same patterns.
B1
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 natural but also desirable—it…
A2+
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 main ways it is…
A2+
Understanding the Different Meanings of “Mesmo”
The word “mesmo” appears everywhere in Portuguese, but it doesn’t always mean the same thing. In this lesson, we’ll go through its main uses step by step, so you can recognize and use it confidently in everyday conversation.
A2
Ou… ou…
In Portuguese, repeating 'ou' can emphasize the need to choose between two possibilities—let’s see how that works.
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B1
Quer gostes quer não
Fill in the blanks with the linking words.
A2
“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 using Como! Let’s take a…
Portuguese Conjunctions – All You Need to Know
Without conjunctions, we’d sound clumsy and robotic: I like apples. I like pears. I don’t like bananas. No one talks like that. Conjunctions (aka linking words) prevent…
