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Prepositions
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 concise answer:…
Portuguese Prepositions ‘Para’ vs. ‘A’: Know When to Use Either
Language learners often struggle to discern between the prepositions a and para, especially when both are used as prepositions of movement. That’s hardly surprising. When in English we use to, we can either use a or para to nuance different…
Portuguese Preposition ‘De’
The Portuguese preposition de is primarily a preposition of origin and the Portuguese equivalent of from. Additionally, we use de in genitive constructions, as a noun modifier, and to express time, among others. Here’s an example of de used as…
Portuguese Prepositions and Contractions: An In-Depth Usage Rundown
In general, prepositions have an infamous reputation among language learners, and judging by all the whining and moaning I’ve heard from students throughout the years, Portuguese prepositions are definitely not the exception. In this article, I will walk you through…