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B1
Ontem chovia a sério quando saí de casa, mas ao meio-dia a chuva parou de repente
Fill in the blanks with the verbs in the Pretérito Perfeito and Pretérito Imperfeito.
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A2+
Quando era criança costumava brincar no parque depois da escola
Fill in the blanks with the verbs in the Imperfect tense.
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B1
Se tivesse mais dinheiro…
Fill in the gaps with the missing verbs.
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B1
O carro parecia bom, mas avariou logo no primeiro dia
Fill in the blanks with the verbs in the Pretérito Perfeito or Pretérito Imperfeito.
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B1
De repente, começou a chover
Fill in the blanks with the verbs in the Pretérito Perfeito or Pretérito Imperfeito.
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A2
Eu tinha um cão muito brincalhão
Fill in the blanks with the verbs in the Pretérito Imperfeito.
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B1
Eu lia sempre antes de dormir, mas naquele dia adormeci logo
Fill in the blanks with the verbs in the P. Perfeito or P. Imperfeito.
B1
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 pretérito imperfeito. Both are…
B1
P. Perfeito vs. P. Imperfeito: Understanding the Difference
This lesson focuses on one of the most recurring topics in Portuguese grammar: the distinction between the "P. Perfeito" and the "P. Imperfeito", with direct explanations and illustrative examples.
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B1
O concerto estava esgotado, mas consegui um bilhete
Fill in the blanks with the missing words.
Completion
B1
Se eu tivesse tempo…
Complete the sentences so that they make sense.
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A2
Apaixonei-me
Fill in the blanks with the verbs in the Preterite or Imperfect tense.
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B1
Se eu pudesse…
Complete the conditional structures with the missing verbs.
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A2+
Sobremesa antes do jantar
Fill in the blanks with the verbs in the Pretérito Imperfeito.
A2+
Portuguese Pretérito Imperfeito – Usage
To express routines, ongoing events, or the backdrop of a past moment in Portuguese, we use the Pretérito Imperfeito tense.
A2+
Portuguese Pretérito Imperfeito – Conjugation
Regular verbs in the Pretérito Imperfeito tense follow predictable patterns that make it easier to describe past routines and ongoing situations.
B1
Conditional in Portuguese
In Portuguese, we use the Conditional tense to express desire, talk about unreal scenarios, or convey politeness. As you’ll soon see, however, the Imperfect tense (Pretérito Imperfeito)…
A2
Portuguese Past Tense Conjugation: Regular Verbs
Portuguese has two main past tenses, the preterite and the imperfect. See how regular -ar, -er and -ir verbs change in each, plus the exceptions.
