If you dig around, you can find hundreds of idiomatic expressions, so we will devote several articles to this topic. Firstly, through such expressions one can understand the way of thinking of the Portuguese, to understand how they build logical chains. Secondly, such expressions are simply funny and funny, and this is great uplifting. Languages are more fun to learn when it's fun! Forward! Check it out all the others: Idiomatic expressions - part I Idiomatic expressions - part II…Read: "Idiomatic expressions – Part Three"
Idiomatic expressions seem less interesting when they have to be learned by heart. However, just getting information about their meaning and translation from literal Portuguese into portable Portuguese is both important and fun. This article is just so that when you hear an idiomatic expression addressed to you, you do not think that your interlocutor is crazy or is joking with you, saying strange things. Pagar para ver An interesting expression is “pay to watch”. Sometimes there are situations when…Read: "Idiomatic expressions – Part Two"
Every language has idiomatic expressions that are difficult for a foreigner to understand. Some expressions seem quite logical, and some are completely inexplicable. Today we will consider some of them, be surprised, laugh, think and try to remember. Falar para as paredes Literally, this expression is translated as "to speak for the wall". To feel the real meaning hidden in it, it is enough to go up to the wall and say something. What will be the effect? What will…Read: "Idiomatic Expressions – parte one"
Portugal has its own peculiarities in everything. This country has distinguished itself even in architecture, creating its own styles. We will tell you about them in this article. However, first let's go back to the past and find out how it all started. Megaliths The first architectural structures appeared in the Neolithic era. That is, during the transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture and cattle breeding. For example, many dolmens, mounds and menhirs have been discovered in the Alentejo…Read: "Architecture of Portugal"
It's time to pay attention to the rest of the nuances of Indirect Speech. This is something that may not be so obvious, but to know is necessary. Indirect speech is not only a transition from quotes to retelling other people's words, it is also an expression of one's own thoughts. Therefore, whether we like it or not, we still have to use the following rules. Conditional When translated from direct speech to indirect, the Future Tenses in the subordinate…Read: "Indirect Speech – part II"
Today's topic is important in any language. It should be studied almost at the end of the course, because it involves all tenses that can only be imagined. In this topic, it is necessary to coordinate the times, and this requires effort to think. In oral speech, we must operate language tools quickly, and our goal is to bring this to automatism. But that's later. Now consider the basic rules of indirect speech. Alternative We want to start simple so…Read: "Indirect Speech – part I"
Despite the fact that there are several verbal tenses and many other grammatical structures in Portuguese, there are only a few variants of conditional sentences. They are a combination of the knowledge that we already have. Of course, there will be something new. It's time to take a closer look at this topic. Reality and regularity If we simplify the explanation of what conditional sentences are, then let's say this: there is a clear dependence of one action or state…Read: "The Conditional Sentences"
The conditional mood usually expresses a wish or an action that may happen in the future. There are two ways to compose it. In one of them we use the Pretérito Imperfeito form of the verb, and in the other we add a special ending to the infinitive. But first, let's see what we use the Conditional Presente for. Politeness When you want to be polite, not pushy and direct, use Condicional. Interestingly, you can use the Pretérito Imperfeito (one…Read: "The conditional mood in Portuguese"
The basis of the Portuguese language without a doubt are the rules of grammar and a good vocabulary. However, every language has its own details. For example, you need to draw an analogy, say that there is not just a lot of something, but too much, or emphasize that it is you who will complete some task. Of course, one can always be straightforward. But, there are situations when, without knowing the details, it will be difficult for you to…Read: "Interesting Details of Portuguese"
Our life is divided into three periods - past, present and future. The future is something ephemeral, our motivation to live and act in the present. But the past is our foundation or a trap, it happens in different ways, but we all know that the past cannot be changed and without it there is not a single life story. You simply cannot do without it. Verbs ending in "-er, -ir" in P.P.S We remind you that P. P. S.…Read: "Verbs in P.P.S. – (Pretérito Perfeito Simples)"
