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Portuguese Regular Verbs in the Past Tense
Not long ago, I wrote about Portuguese regular verbs and conjugation patterns in the present tense. Now it is time to do the same for the past tense – for both the preterite and imperfect conjugations (pretérito perfeito…
What to Look for in a Portuguese Language Tutor
Those of you learning Portuguese who really want to get better at speaking in your target language should consider hiring a tutor. Actually, it is quite easy to get hold of one nowadays – I am thinking of…
Para vs. Por in Portuguese – When to Use Either
Often, language learners get confused by the Portuguese prepositions para and por. While it is true that both are prepositions of movement, we use them under different circumstances. So, what’s the difference between para and por? Here’s a…
Portuguese Spelling Reform 1990
In 1990, various Portuguese-speaking countries agreed on a spelling reform to create and maintain a cohesive, international standard across borders. In Portugal, in particular, the spelling reform came to effect in 2009 followed by a transitional 6-year period where…
Portuguese Articles – Definite and Indefinite
Most languages do well without articles. In this sense, English and Romance languages like Portuguese belong to a minority. The Portuguese definite articles – o, a, os, as – are the equivalent of “the” in English and we…
Improve Your Portuguese through Writing Practice
Writing is probably the language skill least practiced among language learners. Why? Well, in my opinion, many students don’t fully realize how writing practice can positively impact their overall language skills. So, what are the benefits that come…
Portuguese Past Subjunctive: Conjugation and Usage
The subjunctive mood is often a source of much whining and moaning among Portuguese language learners – so many conjugations one must keep track of! We actually have three tenses within the subjunctive mood: past, present, and future.…
10 YouTube Channels for Portuguese Language Learners
There are several media you can use to learn Portuguese and YouTube is one that’s definitely worth trying. Below you’ll find a list of 10 YouTube channels specifically conceived for beginners and intermediate language learners of Portuguese. Before…
Portuguese Possessive Pronouns and Determiners
Portuguese possessive pronouns and determiners indicate possession. In English, these are words like my, your, his, her, our, their (possessive determiners) and mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs (possessive pronouns). Both possessive pronouns and determiners look exactly the same in Portuguese. However, possessive determiners precede…