Lessons and examples of prepositions in European Portuguese, showing how words like em, de, para, com and por are used to express place, direction, time and relationships between ideas.
Para is one of those prepositions that causes lots of confusion for Portuguese learners. So, to simplify it, I’ve decided to only look at 3 uses for para in Portuguese in this lesson. In this ultimate guide to por and para in Portuguese, I went through all the uses of both prepositions. More importantly, I … Read more
Olá, pessoal! In this lesson, we’re diving headfirst into the world of Portuguese and one of its fundamental elements: the preposition “de.” As someone passionate about teaching Portuguese and sharing its cultural richness, I believe understanding “de” is like unlocking a treasure chest of expression. So, grab your metaphorical shovels, and let’s start demystifying the … Read more
When learning Portuguese, one of the fundamental prepositions you’ll encounter is em. This little word plays a significant role in indicating location and is essential for expressing where something or someone is. However, its usage goes beyond mere place, making it a versatile tool na Língua Portuguesa. Mastering Em in Portuguese with definite articles is … Read more
Por is used to express movement through, cause, or means, while Para is used to express destination, goal, or purpose.Examples: Preposition Meaning Example Para Destination / Goal / Purpose Vou para casa Por Movement through / Cause / Means Envio por email The quickest way to finally clear up this confusion is: stop thinking of … Read more
See if you can get how each article contracts with the different prepositions. You can brush up on it here where I’ve broken down all the combinations for you. Back to Portuguese Grammar Quizzes Be sure to leave a comment below and feel free to request a topic or category for a future Portuguese vocabulary … Read more
We use the definite articles in Portuguese (os artigos definidos) before a noun to indicate that the identity of that noun is known to the person we are speaking to. In English, this is the word “the”. What’s a noun? A noun is a name we give to people, things, places or ideas. In Portuguese, … Read more