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Entro no autocarro na Avenida Central
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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.
B1
‘Antes de’ and ‘Depois de’ with the Personal Infinitive in Portuguese
In Portuguese, the expressions antes de (before) and depois de (after) are often followed by a verb in the personal infinitive — those very “special” infinitive forms…
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Às segundas…
Fill in the blanks with the prepositions 'a' or 'em'.
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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Na quarta vou a Albufeira
Fill in the blanks with the missing prepositions.
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Onde moras?
Fill in the blanks with the missing question words and prepositions.
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A2+
A agenda da Susana
Fill in the blanks with the prepositions (routine vs. one-off event).
A2
‘At What Time…?’ in Portuguese
To talk about clock time in Portuguese, you’ll often use the preposition 'a'—the equivalent of 'at' in English.
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A que horas?
Fill in the blanks with the time prepositions.
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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.
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Portuguese Preposition ‘por’
In Portuguese, the preposition por often conveys a sense of movement through space—like passing by or traveling along a route.
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Portuguese Preposition ’em’
'Em' is one of Portuguese’s most flexible prepositions, often translating to 'in', 'on', or 'at' depending on the context.
