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Fui à farmácia comprar um medicamento
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Status
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Fiquei em casa por causa do frio
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B1
Using por to Express Approximation in Portuguese
The preposition 'por' often adds nuance to speech, showing uncertainty or vagueness in time or place.
B1
Using “Por” for Approximation
In this lesson, we explore “por” when it suggests something approximate rather than exact. You’ll see how it softens meaning in phrases like pelo meio-dia or pelos países nórdicos.
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A2
Para ou Por?
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A2+
Limpeza ao sótão
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A2
Onde moras?
Fill in the blanks with the missing question words and prepositions.
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A2+
Fui pela ponte
Fill in the blanks with the prepositions of movement.
A2+
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 different temporal contexts to help…
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Há vs Por vs Durante in Portuguese
Although há, por, and durante can all relate to time, their usage depends on whether you're referring to the present, past, or future—and whether you're describing duration or a point in time.
A2
Portuguese Preposition ‘por’
In Portuguese, the preposition por often conveys a sense of movement through space—like passing by or traveling along a route.
A2
Para vs. Por in Portuguese – When to Use Either
Language learners often get confused by the Portuguese prepositions para and por. While it is true that both are prepositions of movement, we use them under different…
A2+
Portuguese Prepositions and Contractions Explained
Prepositions in Portuguese often get a bad rap among language learners, and for good reason – mastering the usage of Portuguese prepositions is one of the most…
