the Meaning of PODER + better ways to say the same thing.
The meaning of PODER in Portuguese is similar to other verbs CONSEGUIR, DAR, and TER. While PODER is most common, knowing how to use
Read more...The meaning of PODER in Portuguese is similar to other verbs CONSEGUIR, DAR, and TER. While PODER is most common, knowing how to use
Read more...One of the first things you’ll notice in Brazil is the word “mesmo.” You’ll hear it everywhwre! It has a few common uses: as
Read more...Is it Muito or Muita? In Portuguese, when talking about degree or intensity, always use “muito.” It’s the DEFAULT. For quantities you have to
Read more...In Portuguese, expressing something, nothing, and anything can be confusing 😵💫. In this post I will show you how to navigate the phrases and
Read more...“Gringo” is not a bad word in Brazil. It’s used as a kind label for any foreigner. DO NOT be offended when someone calls
Read more...Faltar in Portuguese is one of those insanely useful verbs. You can say something is “em falta” to describe something that’s lacking or missing
Read more...When first learning Portuguese I was immediately tripped up by saying “what.” It turns out there are different ways to express it: “como,” “oi,”
Read more...The phrase “Um ao Outro” in Portuguese can be translated as “each other” or “one another.” In this post you’ll see exactly how it’s
Read more...The Portuguese verb “tomar” can be confusing because it encompasses the meanings of “to take,” “to drink,” and “to consume.” Similar to “beber,” Brazilians
Read more...Let’s take a look at the different uses of ‘mais’ in Portuguese. It can compare one thing to another or simply mean ‘most’ or
Read more...Understanding how Brazilians use QUEM (who) & QUAL (which) is key to navigating the conversation ➜ quem é? qual é? … Do you know
Read more...Important verbs that are irregular in the PRESENT tense: dar, ficar, dizer, fazer, ler, perder, querer, saber, trazer, ver, conseguir, dormir, pedir, sair, vir
Read more...Portuguese verb TER in the present tense is a huge enabler. Besides saying you have/ she has &ETC you can also express or ask
Read more...The combination of the Portuguese verb DAR + para is one of the most powerful you will find. Let me show you how
Read more...Discover the different ways Brazilians express “about” in Portuguese, from “regarding” to “approximately.” Getting a grasp on these expressions is a matter of learning
Read more...Pode ser is one of those phrases that finds it’s way into just about every Brazilian conversation. “Pode ser” in Portuguese, can express “maybe,”
Read more...Antes & depois in Portuguese (before & after) work best when followed by a “de”. Put it to work: Vamos para o Brasil antes
Read more...Brazilians use CONSEGUIR in Portuguese to say: to be able to / can.
ISN’T THIS THE SAME AS PODER? Brazilians use CONSEGUIR rather than PODER
Pode deixar in Portuguese translates generally as: leave it to me. It’s one of those phrases that finds it’s way into just about every
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Read more...The Portuguese preposition DE shows up in some unexpected places. DE does the heavy lifting of tying words together and shifting meanings. The best
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Read more...The Portuguese Imperative can be confusing! Brazilians simply do not use the imperative in a consistent way! There is however, a method to
Read more...There are 3 ways that Brazilians use to say that something hard to wait for. The most common is with “mal posso esperar” –
Read more...The Portuguese verb DAR is a shape-shifter. When combined with other wordfs it can take on meanings like: working out, able to, worth it,
Read more...TUDO in Portuguese is used when talking about non-specific things. So for example when you say “tudo bem” you’re saying, “everything’s fine /
Read more...If you already know how to use SER & ESTAR correctly, you’re ready this: our ultimate reference for ESTAR. All of the tenses and
Read more...The verb PRECISAR is a lot like GOSTAR in that it gets followed by a “de”. But unlike gostar, not always! The “de” is
Read more...Você tem certeza… ? Brazilians love a sure thing. They are a positive people. To be sure about something is instrinsically optimistic and Brazilians
Read more...Years of study and practice and I finally know how to say “there”, in Portuguese 🤠. I never thought that something so simple could
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