b1+
Present Subjunctive in Portuguese – Part 2
The Present Subjunctive is used when the speaker isn’t stating a fact, but rather expressing a possibility, emotion, or intention.
Status
a2+
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.
b1+
Present Subjunctive in Portuguese – Part 1
The Present Subjunctive appears in sentences that involve hope, fear, recommendations, or conditions—often introduced by conjunctions like que, se, or quando.
b1+
Present Subjunctive in Portuguese – Conjugation
To form the Present Subjunctive in Portuguese, verbs take on new endings that reflect uncertainty, emotion, or indirect commands.
b1
Master the Verb Dar with 10 Portuguese Idioms
Forget about translating every word literally! Portuguese is full of idiomatic gems, and the verb “dar” (to give) might just be the king of them all. It…
b1+
Portuguese Gerúndio
To talk about actions in progress, Portuguese relies on the Gerúndio—its version of the English present participle.
a2
Portuguese Verb Andar
While the Portuguese verb “andar” seems ordinary, there’s more to it than meets the eye. Often, “andar” takes on different meanings beyond walking. Read on. Walk Means…
a2+
Portuguese Imperative – Regular Verbs
Giving directions, making polite requests, or issuing firm commands—all rely on the Imperative mood in Portuguese.
a2+
Past Continuous Equivalent in Portuguese
The Portuguese equivalent of the English Past Continuous is analogous to the Present Continuous Equivalent in Portuguese. The only difference is that the auxiliary verb Estar must…
a2+
Saber vs Conhecer in Portuguese
Portuguese splits the English verb 'to know' into saber and conhecer, each with its own nuance and usage depending on context.
a2+
Saber vs Conseguir vs Poder in Portuguese
While saber, conseguir, and poder can all relate to capability, they aren’t fully interchangeable—Portuguese speakers choose them based on context and nuance.
b1
Portuguese Past Participle
Portuguese relies on the Past Participle to express completed actions, describe passive constructions, and modify nouns like an adjective.
a2+
Past Continuous in Portuguese
To express ongoing past actions in Portuguese, simply take the Present Continuous formula and shift estar into the past tense.
b1
Pretérito Perfeito Composto
Portuguese uses the Pretérito Perfeito Composto to convey that something has occurred repeatedly or just recently—often with an ongoing feel.
b1+
Portuguese Future Tense
Just as English uses 'will' to express future actions, Portuguese has its own structures to convey what’s yet to come.
b1
Portuguese Verb Ter
Whether you're saying what you own or forming past actions, the verb ter is a cornerstone of Portuguese grammar.
a2+
Portuguese Verb Andar
In Portuguese, andar isn’t just about walking—it’s a gateway to expressing habits, conditions, and even moods.
b1
Portuguese Verb Haver
In Portuguese, haver is more than just a verb—it’s a tool for expressing presence, time, and grammatical structure.
