Change is coming. In 2009 the long-discussed reform of the Portuguese Language will be implemented and there will be several changes to the Portuguese language. The goal is to standardize the spelling …
We do NOT Say “Mais Grande”: Irregular comparisons in Portuguese
In Brazilian Portuguese, we never say "mais grande", "mais pequeno", "mais bom", "mais bem", "mais ruim", and "mais mal". These are incorrect. This always comes as a surprise to learner of …
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Obrigado and Obrigada: How to say Thank You in Portuguese
It is very easy to say thank you in Portuguese correctly. Yet, I see so much confusion around this topic, including among Brazilians. The fact the many Brazilians do not remember this very simple …
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3 ways to say You are welcome in Portuguese
Let me show you 3 ways to say you are welcome in Portuguese in Brazil in reply to thank you. I will also explain why this is what we say. Knowing the meaning behind the words will help you remember …
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Learn Vocabulary Fast in Portuguese
When you start learning a language, you need to learn the whole world in new words. Therefore, one of the first challenges is how to learn vocabulary fast in Portuguese. Learning words that are …
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How to ask why in Portuguese
It is easy to ask why in Portuguese. It is also easy to answer the question and say because in Portuguese. In fact, while in English you have two very different words - why and because - the …
