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A2
Entro no autocarro na Avenida Central
Fill in the blanks with the missing words.
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A2+
Fui à farmácia comprar um medicamento
Fill in the gaps with the missing prepositions.
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A2+
Fiquei em casa por causa do frio
Fill in the blanks with the missing prepositions.
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A2
Moro num apartamento no centro
Fill in the blanks with the preposition ‘em’ and its contracted forms.
Choice
B1
Barcelos fica no Minho
Prepositions 'em' and 'a' in the context of geographical location.
B1
Describing Geographic Position in Portuguese
This lesson explains the cardinal points in Portuguese and teaches you how to state where a city or place is located—either within a region or in relation to another location.
B1
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 country, speakers rely on…
Choice
A2
De férias nos Açores.
Vamos praticar o uso da preposição 'em' nas formas básicas e contraídas.
A2
Using ‘Em’ with Cities, Regions, and Countries
This lesson provides a straightforward explanation of the preposition 'em', highlighting typical patterns, common exceptions, and the rules that guide its contracted and non-contracted forms in Portuguese.
A2
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 a country, a city,…
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A2
De onde vens?
Fill in the blanks with the prepositions.
A2
The Portuguese Preposition Em
The Portuguese preposition em is chiefly a preposition of place, but can also refer to time. Depending on the context, it can translate to in, on, or…
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A2
Na quarta vou a Albufeira
Fill in the blanks with the missing prepositions.
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A2+
Limpeza ao sótão
Fill in the blanks with the missing prepositions.
A2
Using Portuguese Prepositions ‘A’ and ‘Em’ with Time: Routine vs. One-Off Events
Portuguese prepositions can take on different roles depending on the context. For example, “a” is primarily a preposition of movement, while “em” is predominantly a preposition of…
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A2+
A agenda da Susana
Fill in the blanks with the prepositions (routine vs. one-off event).
A2+
Routine vs One-Off Events: ‘a’ vs ’em’
In Portuguese, choosing between 'a' and 'em' when referring to time can reveal whether an event is routine or one-off.
A2
Modes of Transport: ‘de’ vs ’em’
To talk about modes of transport in Portuguese, you’ll need to choose between de and em—each with its own nuance.
