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…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…Read: "Idiomatic Expressions – parte one"
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…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…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…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…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…Read: "Interesting Details of Portuguese"
Do you go to the post office? Or is it unnecessary now? Do you like to receive unexpected letters, postcards from your travel friends? Do you go to the post office to receive parcels with your online orders? Do you even know where the post office is in your city? Let's learn how to answer…Read: "Post Service"
Traveling is an important part of our lives. Traveling, we broaden our horizons, we learn how to live differently, to compare different cultures and to get charged with positive emotions. It is always new experiences and variety. Therefore, today we will learn a little grammar and vocabulary in the context of this interesting topic. Verbs…Read: "Comparisons and preferences in Portuguese"
Movement is life. Every day we perform a set of actions that can be called ritual. However, in our life there are special occupations - what we please ourselves with. So it's time to learn how to talk about what we like to do. In Portuguese, of course! The verb "ir" One of the most…Read: "Where to go and what we like to do in Portuguese"