Verbs – Page 3 – Portuguesepedia

This lesson helps clarify a common difficulty by contrasting 'andar' for general transport reference with 'ir' for movement toward a destination in everyday speech and practical travel communication contexts clearly.

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Ir vs Andar: Understanding the Difference in Portuguese

Learners of Portuguese often find ir and andar confusing, especially when both seem to describe movement. While they can sometimes overlap in meaning, there is a clear…

Uses of the Portuguese verb 'ter' that might be less intuitive for language learners.

Beyond “To Have”: How Portuguese Really Uses Ter

You probably know ter as the verb “to have.” Simple, right? Not so fast. Portuguese uses ter in ways that go well beyond possession — for age, for physical states like hunger or cold, even for meeting people.

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Portuguese Personal Infinitive often Follows 'antes de' and 'depois de'

‘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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In Portuguese, 'antes de' and 'depois de' are often followed by the personal infinitive.

‘Antes de’ and ‘Depois de’ Often Beg the Personal Infinitive

You’ll often hear antes de and depois de followed by verbs in the personal infinitive — a very Portuguese construction. This lesson shows how it’s used naturally in real sentences.