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Rússia

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Explicación Rússia in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know that 'Rússia' is the name of the country. You should learn it alongside other country names. The most important thing for a beginner is to remember that it is a feminine word and usually needs the article 'a'. You should be able to say where you are from or where you want to go using simple phrases like 'Eu sou da Rússia' or 'Eu quero visitar a Rússia'. Focus on the basic pronunciation: the 'R' at the start and the accent on the 'u'.

At the A2 level, you start using 'Rússia' with more prepositions. You should practice 'na Rússia' (in Russia) and 'da Rússia' (from Russia). You might talk about the weather ('Faz frio na Rússia') or simple facts about the country. You should also learn the word for the language, 'russo', and the nationality. You can start to describe the country using simple adjectives like 'grande', 'fria', or 'bonita'. Understanding that 'a Rússia' is feminine will help you with adjective agreement.

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At the B1 level, you can discuss Russia in more detail. You might talk about its culture, famous cities like Moscow and Saint Petersburg, and its famous people. You should be comfortable using 'Rússia' in the context of travel plans or historical facts. You'll start to see it in news headlines. You should also understand the difference between 'Rússia' and 'União Soviética' when reading simple historical texts. Your ability to use contractions like 'pela Rússia' (through Russia) should be developing.

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At the B2 level, you use 'Rússia' in more complex discussions, such as politics, economy, and literature. You can talk about 'a literatura russa' or 'a política externa da Rússia'. You should be able to follow news reports in Portuguese about Russia and understand the nuances of how the country is described. You will use more specific vocabulary related to the country, such as 'clima temperado', 'recursos naturais', and 'geopolítica'. You should also be aware of the different names for the capital in PT-PT and PT-BR.

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At the C1 level, you can engage in deep analysis of Russia's role in the world. You understand the historical weight of the word and can use it in academic or professional settings. You might discuss 'a alma russa' (the Russian soul) in a literary context or 'a hegemonia da Rússia' in a political one. You are expected to have perfect command of the prepositions and articles associated with the word, including the 'crase' (à Rússia). You can read long-form articles and literature that use 'Rússia' as a central theme.

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At the C2 level, 'Rússia' is just one of many geographical and political terms you use with native-like fluency. You understand all historical connotations, from the Kievan Rus' to the modern day. You can appreciate the use of the word in poetry or high-level diplomatic discourse. You are aware of regional variations in how the word is used across the Lusophone world and can adapt your speech accordingly. You can discuss complex topics like the 'russificação' of certain regions or the etymology of the word itself.

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Practícalo Ejemplos Notas y consejos

Rússia en 30 segundos

Rússia is a feminine proper noun in Portuguese, requiring the definite article 'a' in most contexts, such as 'a Rússia'.
It refers to the Russian Federation, the largest country in the world, spanning both the European and Asian continents.
Grammatically, it contracts with prepositions to form 'na' (in), 'da' (from), and 'à' (to), which is essential for correct usage.
Culturally, it is associated with vast landscapes, cold winters, and a world-renowned heritage in literature, ballet, and classical music.

The word Rússia refers to the Russian Federation, the largest sovereign state in the world by area. In Portuguese, this is a feminine noun, which is a crucial distinction for English speakers who are used to countries having no gender. Because it is feminine, it almost always appears with the definite article a. Understanding how to use 'Rússia' involves more than just knowing the name; it requires mastering the prepositions that accompany it. Unlike some countries like Portugal or Angola, which often don't take articles, Russia requires them in almost every context. You will use it when discussing geography, international news, literature (think Tolstoy or Dostoevsky), and travel. The word carries a weight of history and cultural depth, often associated with cold climates, vast landscapes, and a complex political history that has significantly influenced the Portuguese-speaking world's view of Eastern Europe.

Geopolitical Usage: Used in news reports and academic papers to refer to the state or the government (A Rússia anunciou novas medidas).
Cultural Usage: Used when discussing the arts, ballet, or classical music (O ballet da Rússia é mundialmente famoso).

A Rússia é conhecida pelo seu inverno rigoroso e pela sua vasta extensão territorial.

Translation: Russia is known for its harsh winter and its vast territorial extension.

Furthermore, the word is used in sports contexts, particularly during the World Cup or Olympics. In Portuguese culture, particularly in Portugal, there is a long history of diplomatic relations with Russia, which influences how the name is perceived in media. In Brazil, the distance makes the word feel somewhat exotic, often linked to the 'Cold War' narratives or more recently, to its role in the BRICS economic bloc. When you say 'Rússia', you aren't just naming a place; you are invoking a specific set of imagery—the Kremlin, the Red Square, and the vast Siberian taiga. Linguistically, the pronunciation is key: the initial 'R' is strong and guttural (like a 'h' in 'house' but stronger), and the 'ss' is a sharp 's' sound, never a 'z' sound.

Muitos turistas brasileiros visitam a Rússia para ver o sol da meia-noite.

Using 'Rússia' correctly involves mastering the contractions of prepositions. Because it is a feminine noun (a Rússia), you must combine prepositions like de (of/from), em (in/at), and a (to) with the article a. This results in da Rússia, na Rússia, and à Rússia. For example, if you want to say 'I am from Russia', you say 'Eu sou da Rússia'. If you are going there, it's 'Eu vou à Rússia'. This is a common stumbling block for beginners who might try to say 'em Rússia' or 'de Rússia', which sounds unnatural to native speakers.

Origin (De + A): O gás natural vem da Rússia. (The natural gas comes from Russia.)
Location (Em + A): Eu morei na Rússia por dois anos. (I lived in Russia for two years.)
Destination (A + A): Eles viajaram à Rússia no verão passado. (They traveled to Russia last summer.)

In more advanced contexts, you might see 'Rússia' used as a metonym for the Russian government. For instance, 'A Rússia vetou a resolução' (Russia vetoed the resolution). Here, the country name stands in for its political representatives. It is also common to see it in compound descriptions: 'A Rússia czarista' (Tsarist Russia) or 'A Rússia soviética' (Soviet Russia). Note that the adjectives 'czarista' or 'soviética' must agree in gender with the feminine 'Rússia'.

A história da Rússia é marcada por grandes revoluções e mudanças sociais.

When talking about the language or nationality, we use russo (masculine) or russa (feminine). While 'Rússia' is the place, 'russo' is the person or the tongue. 'Eu falo russo' (I speak Russian). 'Ela é russa' (She is Russian). Remember that in Portuguese, we do not capitalize the names of languages or nationalities unless they start a sentence, but we *always* capitalize the name of the country: Rússia.

You will encounter the word 'Rússia' frequently in news broadcasts, especially on channels like SIC or RTP in Portugal, and Globo or CNN Brasil in Brazil. Given its significant role in global energy markets, space exploration, and international conflict, 'Rússia' is a staple of the 'Internacional' section of any newspaper. You'll hear phrases like 'A economia da Rússia' (Russia's economy) or 'O presidente da Rússia' (The President of Russia) almost daily. In a more casual setting, Brazilians and Portuguese people might discuss Russia in the context of the World Cup (since Russia hosted in 2018) or when talking about famous athletes and artists.

Ontem, o telejornal falou sobre as novas exportações da Rússia.

In academic and literary circles, 'Rússia' is synonymous with high culture. Professors of literature will speak of 'A grande literatura da Rússia' (The great literature of Russia). In history classes, students learn about 'A Rússia Imperial' and the subsequent formation of the Soviet Union. You might also hear it in the kitchen, though less commonly, when referring to 'Salada Russa' (Russian Salad), which is a very popular dish in Portugal, often served as a side or a starter. In this case, the adjective 'russa' is derived from the country name.

Na aula de história, aprendemos sobre a expansão da Rússia em direção ao leste.

Travel vlogs are another modern place where you'll hear the word. Influencers often document their trips to Moscow and Saint Petersburg, using the word 'Rússia' to describe the overall experience. Phrases like 'Viajar pela Rússia' (Traveling through Russia) or 'O que fazer na Rússia' (What to do in Russia) are common titles. Even in business, 'Rússia' comes up when discussing the BRICS alliance (Brasil, Rússia, Índia, China, África do Sul). Thus, whether in a serious political debate or a casual conversation about travel and food, 'Rússia' is a word that appears across all registers of the Portuguese language.

The most frequent mistake English speakers make is omitting the definite article a. In English, we say 'I am in Russia'. In Portuguese, you cannot say 'Eu estou em Rússia'. You must say 'Eu estou na Rússia'. This contraction of em + a is mandatory. Another common error is using the wrong gender for associated adjectives. Since 'Rússia' is feminine, any adjective describing it must also be feminine: 'A Rússia é grande' (neutral ending) but 'A Rússia é famosa' (not famoso).

Incorrect Preposition: Mistake: Fui para Rússia. / Correct: Fui para a Rússia (or à Rússia).
Spelling/Accent: Mistake: Russia. / Correct: Rússia (The accent is vital for correct pronunciation).

Pronunciation is another area where learners struggle. The 'R' at the beginning of 'Rússia' is a 'strong R'. In most Portuguese dialects, this is produced in the throat, similar to the French 'r' or the English 'h' in 'hat' but with more friction. Learners often use the soft English 'r' (as in 'red'), which sounds foreign. Additionally, the 'ss' must be a voiceless 's' sound (like 'hiss'). If you pronounce it like a 'z', it will be incorrect. Finally, don't confuse the country 'Rússia' with the language 'russo'. You live na Rússia, but you speak russo.

Muitos alunos esquecem o acento em Rússia, o que muda a tónica da palavra.

While 'Rússia' is the standard name, there are other terms you might encounter depending on the context. The official name is Federação Russa. This is used in formal documents, treaties, and news reports. Another term often used historically or poetically is Moscóvia, though this refers specifically to the historical Grand Duchy of Moscow and is rarely used for the modern state outside of history books. You might also hear as terras russas (the Russian lands) in literature.

Rússia vs. União Soviética: People often confuse these. Rússia is the current country; União Soviética (USSR) was the former state that included many other republics like Ukraine and Kazakhstan.
Rússia vs. Leste Europeu: Leste Europeu (Eastern Europe) is a region that includes Russia, but also Poland, Hungary, etc. Don't use them interchangeably.

In terms of adjectives, russo is the most common, but in very specific academic contexts, you might see russófono, which refers to someone who speaks Russian (a Russian-speaker), similar to how 'lusófono' refers to a Portuguese-speaker. Another related word is eslavo (Slavic), which refers to the broader ethnic and linguistic group to which Russians belong. While all Russians are Slavs, not all Slavs are Russians (e.g., Poles, Serbs, Bulgarians are also Slavs).

A Federação Russa é o nome oficial que aparece nos passaportes.

Finally, when talking about the capital, remember the difference between European and Brazilian Portuguese: In Portugal, it is Moscovo. In Brazil, it is Moscou. Both refer to the heart of 'Rússia', but the spelling and pronunciation differ slightly between the two major variants of Portuguese.

How Formal Is It?

Dato curioso

In Portuguese, the name of the 'roller coaster' is 'montanha-russa' (Russian mountain), because the first ones were built in Russia using ice slides.

Guía de pronunciación

UK /ˈʁu.si.ɐ/

US /ˈhu.si.ɐ/

The stress is on the first syllable: RÚS-sia.

Rima con

Angústia Indústria Astúcia Fúcia Abrucia Minúcia Inúcia Prússia

Errores comunes

Pronouncing the 'R' like the English 'r' in 'red'.
Pronouncing 'ss' like a 'z'.
Forgetting to stress the 'u'.
Pronouncing the final 'a' too clearly (it should be slightly reduced).
Mixing up with the word 'Rússia' (the country) and 'Russo' (the person/language) in terms of vowel ending.

Nivel de dificultad

Lectura 1/5

Easy to recognize as it is a cognate.

Escritura 2/5

Requires remembering the accent on the 'ú' and the double 'ss'.

Expresión oral 3/5

The initial strong 'R' and the 'ia' ending can be tricky for beginners.

Escucha 2/5

Clear pronunciation usually makes it easy to identify.

Qué aprender después

Requisitos previos

País Mundo Grande Frio Língua

Aprende después

Ucrânia China Europa Ásia Estrangeiro

Avanzado

Geopolítica Soberania Hemisfério Transcontinental Eslavo

Gramática que debes saber

Use of definite articles with countries

A Rússia, O Brasil, A França.

Contraction of 'em' + 'a'

Eu moro na Rússia.

Contraction of 'de' + 'a'

Eu venho da Rússia.

Crase (a + a)

Vou à Rússia amanhã.

Adjective agreement with feminine nouns

A Rússia é imensa.

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Ejemplos por nivel

A Rússia é muito grande.

Russia is very big.

Uses the feminine article 'A'.

Eu vou à Rússia.

I am going to Russia.

Contraction of 'a' (preposition) + 'a' (article) = 'à'.

Ela mora na Rússia.

She lives in Russia.

Contraction of 'em' + 'a' = 'na'.

O café da Rússia é caro?

Is Russia's coffee expensive?

Possessive use: 'da' (de + a).

A Rússia tem neve.

Russia has snow.

Simple subject-verb-object.

Eu não conheço a Rússia.

I don't know Russia.

Direct object with article.

Moscou fica na Rússia.

Moscow is in Russia.

Locative 'na'.

A Rússia é um país.

Russia is a country.

Basic definition.

Muitas pessoas na Rússia falam russo.

Many people in Russia speak Russian.

Distinguishes between the country and the language.

O inverno na Rússia começa em novembro.

Winter in Russia starts in November.

Time and location.

Eu quero comprar um mapa da Rússia.

I want to buy a map of Russia.

Genitive case with 'da'.

A Rússia é famosa pelo seu ballet.

Russia is famous for its ballet.

Adjective agreement (famosa).

Você já foi à Rússia?

Have you ever been to Russia?

Interrogative with 'à'.

A comida da Rússia é diferente.

The food from Russia is different.

Subject is 'comida', modified by 'da Rússia'.

Existem muitos rios na Rússia.

There are many rivers in Russia.

Existential 'existem'.

O presidente da Rússia vive em Moscou.

The president of Russia lives in Moscow.

Compound subject.

A Rússia tem uma história muito rica e complexa.

Russia has a very rich and complex history.

Adjective placement.

Viajar pela Rússia pode ser uma grande aventura.

Traveling through Russia can be a great adventure.

Preposition 'pela' (por + a).

A cultura da Rússia influenciou o mundo inteiro.

Russia's culture influenced the whole world.

Perfect tense (influenciou).

Muitos estudantes brasileiros vão à Rússia para estudar medicina.

Many Brazilian students go to Russia to study medicine.

Purpose clause with 'para'.

A Rússia é o maior exportador de gás natural.

Russia is the largest exporter of natural gas.

Superlative 'o maior'.

Eu li um livro sobre a história da Rússia.

I read a book about the history of Russia.

Preposition 'sobre'.

A capital da Rússia é uma cidade vibrante.

The capital of Russia is a vibrant city.

Noun-adjective agreement.

Eles estão aprendendo sobre a geografia da Rússia.

They are learning about the geography of Russia.

Present continuous.

A economia da Rússia depende fortemente das exportações de energia.

Russia's economy depends heavily on energy exports.

Adverb 'fortemente'.

A Rússia desempenha um papel crucial na política internacional.

Russia plays a crucial role in international politics.

Idiomatic 'desempenha um papel'.

As relações diplomáticas entre o Brasil e a Rússia são antigas.

Diplomatic relations between Brazil and Russia are old.

Plural agreement.

A literatura da Rússia do século XIX é considerada uma das melhores.

19th-century Russian literature is considered one of the best.

Passive voice 'é considerada'.

A Rússia enfrentou muitos desafios após a queda do muro de Berlim.

Russia faced many challenges after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Prepositional phrase 'após a queda'.

O território da Rússia estende-se por dois continentes.

Russia's territory extends across two continents.

Pronominal verb 'estender-se'.

A influência da Rússia no leste europeu é significativa.

Russia's influence in Eastern Europe is significant.

Adjective 'significativa'.

A diversidade étnica na Rússia é surpreendente.

The ethnic diversity in Russia is surprising.

Abstract noun 'diversidade'.

A Rússia contemporânea procura reafirmar a sua posição como potência global.

Contemporary Russia seeks to reaffirm its position as a global power.

Verb 'procura' + infinitive.

Analisar a Rússia requer uma compreensão profunda da sua herança soviética.

Analyzing Russia requires a deep understanding of its Soviet heritage.

Gerundial subject (Analisar).

A vastidão da Rússia sempre foi um obstáculo para invasores estrangeiros.

The vastness of Russia has always been an obstacle for foreign invaders.

Compound past 'sempre foi'.

O governo da Rússia implementou novas políticas fiscais este ano.

The Russian government implemented new fiscal policies this year.

Specific vocabulary 'políticas fiscais'.

A Rússia é frequentemente tema de debates acesos na ONU.

Russia is often the subject of heated debates at the UN.

Adjective 'acesos' (heated).

A demografia da Rússia tem sofrido alterações significativas nas últimas décadas.

Russia's demography has undergone significant changes in recent decades.

Present perfect continuous.

A resiliência do povo da Rússia é um tema recorrente na sua arte.

The resilience of the people of Russia is a recurring theme in their art.

Abstract concept 'resiliência'.

A Rússia possui uma das maiores reservas de água doce do mundo.

Russia possesses one of the largest freshwater reserves in the world.

Formal verb 'possui'.

A complexidade ontológica da Rússia desafia simplificações geopolíticas ocidentais.

The ontological complexity of Russia defies Western geopolitical simplifications.

High-level academic vocabulary.

A Rússia, em sua essência, permanece um enigma envolto em mistério.

Russia, in its essence, remains a riddle wrapped in a mystery.

Churchill quote adaptation.

O expansionismo da Rússia czarista moldou as fronteiras da Eurásia moderna.

The expansionism of Tsarist Russia shaped the borders of modern Eurasia.

Historical terminology.

Subjacente à política da Rússia, existe uma longa tradição de pensamento messiânico.

Underlying Russia's politics, there is a long tradition of messianic thought.

Inverted sentence structure.

A Rússia navega por águas turbulentas na atual conjuntura internacional.

Russia navigates through turbulent waters in the current international situation.

Metaphorical language.

A dicotomia entre a Rússia europeia e a asiática é um pilar da sua identidade.

The dichotomy between European and Asian Russia is a pillar of its identity.

Philosophical 'dicotomia'.

A Rússia tem envidado esforços para diversificar a sua matriz económica.

Russia has been making efforts to diversify its economic matrix.

Formal idiom 'envidado esforços'.

A historiografia da Rússia é frequentemente objeto de revisões ideológicas.

The historiography of Russia is often the subject of ideological revisions.

Academic 'historiografia'.

Colocaciones comunes

Governo da Rússia

História da Rússia

Inverno na Rússia

Presidente da Rússia

Cultura da Rússia

Economia da Rússia

Literatura da Rússia

Viagem à Rússia

Cidades da Rússia

Povo da Rússia

Frases Comunes

Na Rússia...

— A common way to start a sentence about facts or anecdotes related to the country.

Na Rússia, o chá é muito popular.

Vem da Rússia

— Used to describe the origin of products, people, or ideas.

Este gás vem da Rússia.

Lá na Rússia

— An informal way to refer to things happening far away in Russia.

Lá na Rússia deve estar a nevar agora.

Rússia czarista

— Refers to the period of the Russian Empire under the Tsars.

A Rússia czarista acabou em 1917.

Rússia soviética

— Refers specifically to the Russian SFSR within the Soviet Union.

Ele nasceu na Rússia soviética.

Salada russa

— A popular dish made of vegetables and mayonnaise.

Vamos comer salada russa no almoço.

Montanha-russa

— The Portuguese word for 'roller coaster'.

Eu tenho medo de montanha-russa.

Visto para a Rússia

— The official document needed to enter the country.

Preciso de um visto para a Rússia.

Fronteira com a Rússia

— Used when talking about neighboring countries.

A Finlândia tem fronteira com a Rússia.

Ocupação da Rússia

— Can refer to a job or the historical occupation of territory.

A ocupação da Rússia pelo exército foi difícil.

Se confunde a menudo con

Rússia vs Prússia

A historical region in Germany/Poland, often confused because of the similar sound.

Rússia vs Russo

The adjective or language, whereas 'Rússia' is the country.

Rússia vs Bielorrússia

A separate neighboring country (Belarus), literally 'White Russia'.

Modismos y expresiones

"General Inverno"

— Refers to the Russian winter as a military force that defeats invaders.

Napoleão foi derrotado pelo General Inverno na Rússia.

Historical/Metaphorical

"Alma russa"

— A concept describing the deep, spiritual, and often melancholic nature of the Russian character.

Dostoievski escreveu sobre a alma russa.

Literary

"Roleta russa"

— A metaphor for taking a dangerous and unnecessary risk.

Investir tudo naquela empresa é fazer roleta russa.

Informal/Idiomatic

"Porta da Rússia"

— Sometimes used to describe a gateway or strategic entrance to the country.

Aquela cidade era a porta da Rússia.

Poetic

"Estilo russo"

— Refers to doing something in a very grand, intense, or traditional way.

Eles celebraram o casamento ao estilo russo.

Informal

"Inverno de matar russo"

— A Brazilian slang for an extremely cold day.

Hoje está um frio de matar russo!

Slang (Brazil)

"Enigma russo"

— Refers to something very difficult to understand or predict.

A política de Moscovo continua a ser um enigma russo.

Journalistic

"Passos de ballet russo"

— Used to describe someone moving with extreme grace or precision.

Ela move-se com passos de ballet russo.

Metaphorical

"Paciência russa"

— Implies an incredible amount of endurance and long-term patience.

É preciso ter paciência russa para lidar com esta burocracia.

Informal

"Urso russo"

— A symbol for the strength and power of the country.

O urso russo acordou para a economia mundial.

Political/Metaphorical

Fácil de confundir

Rússia vs Moscou vs Moscovo

Regional variation.

Moscou is used in Brazil; Moscovo is used in Portugal.

Moscou é a capital (BR). Moscovo é a capital (PT).

Rússia vs Soviético

Historical overlap.

Soviético refers to the USSR era; Russo refers to Russia specifically.

Ele era um soldado soviético, mas nasceu na Rússia.

Rússia vs Eslavo

Ethnic vs National.

Eslavo is an ethnic group; Russo is a nationality.

Nem todo eslavo vive na Rússia.

Rússia vs Czarista

Historical era.

Refers specifically to the time of the Tsars.

A Rússia czarista era uma monarquia.

Rússia vs Leste

Direction vs Region.

Leste is 'East'; Russia is in the 'Leste Europeu'.

A Rússia fica a leste da Polónia.

Patrones de oraciones

A Rússia é [adjetivo].

A Rússia é grande.

Eu vou para a Rússia em [mês].

Eu vou para a Rússia em julho.

Gostaria de conhecer a cultura da Rússia.

Diz-se que a Rússia tem um papel importante no [setor].

Diz-se que a Rússia tem um papel importante no mercado de energia.

Independentemente da situação, a Rússia continua a ser [conceito].

Independentemente da situação, a Rússia continua a ser um ator geopolítico central.

Sob a égide da história, a Rússia manifesta-se como [metáfora].

Sob a égide da história, a Rússia manifesta-se como um palimpsesto de culturas.

Any

O que você acha da Rússia?

Any

Eu nunca estive na Rússia.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivos

Rússia (country)

Russo (Russian man/language)

Russa (Russian woman)

Russismo (Russianism)

Verbos

Russificar (to Russify)

Russificar-se (to become Russian)

Adjetivos

Russo (Russian)

Russófilo (Russophile)

Russófobo (Russophobe)

Russófono (Russian-speaking)

Relacionado

Moscovo/Moscou

São Petersburgo

Eslavo

Czar

Soviético

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Cómo usarlo

frequency

Extremely frequent in news and educational settings.

Errores comunes

Em Rússia → Na Rússia
You must contract the preposition 'em' with the article 'a'.
O Rússia → A Rússia
Russia is a feminine noun in Portuguese.
Eu falo Rússia → Eu falo russo
You speak the language (russo), not the country (Rússia).
Russia (without accent) → Rússia
The acute accent is required on the 'u'.
De Rússia → Da Rússia
You must contract 'de' with 'a'.

Consejos

Article Mastery

Always pair 'Rússia' with 'A'. Think of it as 'The Russia' to help your brain remember the feminine gender.

The Strong R

Practice the initial 'R' by exhaling sharply. It should sound more like 'Hussia' than the English 'Russia'.

Country vs Language

Don't mix up the noun (Rússia) with the adjective/language (russo). You live in the country, but you speak the language.

Capital Names

If you are in Lisbon, say 'Moscovo'. If you are in São Paulo, say 'Moscou'. It shows you know the regional nuances.

USSR vs Russia

Use 'União Soviética' for events between 1922 and 1991. Use 'Rússia' for current or pre-1917 contexts.

Double S

Never use a single 's' in 'Rússia'. In Portuguese, a single 's' between vowels sounds like 'z'. 'Rússia' needs the 'ss' for the 's' sound.

Preposition 'À'

When going to Russia, 'Vou à Rússia' is the most elegant way to say it, using the crase.

Salada Russa

Try ordering 'salada russa' in a Portuguese restaurant; it's a great way to use the adjective in a real-life situation.

Visualizing Size

Associate 'Rússia' with the word 'Rua' (street) - imagine a very, very long street that spans the whole world.

Metonymy

In news, 'A Rússia disse...' means the Russian government said something. This is very common in Portuguese media.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Think of the 'R' as a 'Roar' (strong) and the 'ss' as the 'Sound' of snow 'Sizzling'. RÚS-Sia.

Asociación visual

Imagine a giant map of the world where the largest part is painted with a giant red 'R' and a crown (Czar).

Word Web

Moscou Inverno Vodka Ballet Czar Siberia Eslavo Gas

Desafío

Try to say 'A Rússia é o maior país do mundo' five times fast without making the 'ss' sound like a 'z'.

Origen de la palabra

The name 'Rússia' is derived from the term 'Rus', which referred to the people and the medieval state of Kievan Rus'. The origin of 'Rus' itself is debated, with theories linking it to Old Norse 'rods-' (men who row).

Significado original: The land of the Rus' people.

Indo-European (via Latin 'Russia' and Greek 'Rhōsia').

Contexto cultural

Be aware that political discussions about Russia can be sensitive due to recent international conflicts.

English speakers often forget the article because they don't use it for 'Russia'. Focus on 'The Russia' (A Rússia) to remember.

Guerra e Paz (Tolstoy) Crime e Castigo (Dostoevsky) O Lago dos Cisnes (Tchaikovsky)

Practica en la vida real

Contextos reales

Geography

Qual é o tamanho da Rússia?
A Rússia fica em dois continentes.
O relevo da Rússia.
Clima da Rússia.

Politics

O governo da Rússia.
Sanções contra a Rússia.
A influência da Rússia.
Eleições na Rússia.

Travel

Vou viajar para a Rússia.
Preciso de um visto para a Rússia.
Hotéis na Rússia.
Turismo na Rússia.

Literature

Os clássicos da Rússia.
Escritores da Rússia.
A alma russa nos livros.
Poesia da Rússia.

Sports

A seleção da Rússia.
A Copa do Mundo na Rússia.
Atletas da Rússia.
Olimpíadas na Rússia.

Inicios de conversación

"Você já pensou em visitar a Rússia algum dia?"

"O que você sabe sobre a história da Rússia?"

"Você gosta de literatura da Rússia, como Dostoievski?"

"Qual é a sua opinião sobre o papel da Rússia no mundo hoje?"

"Você sabia que a Rússia é o maior país do mundo?"

Temas para diario

Descreva como você imagina que seria uma viagem de comboio pela Rússia.

Escreva sobre a importância da cultura da Rússia para a arte mundial.

Se você pudesse visitar apenas uma cidade na Rússia, qual seria e porquê?

Reflexão sobre os desafios de governar um país tão grande como a Rússia.

Como a imagem da Rússia mudou na sua mente ao longo dos anos?

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Yes, in almost all standard sentences, you should use 'a Rússia'. For example, 'A Rússia é vasta'. Only in specific titles or lists might it be omitted.

You say 'na Rússia'. This is the contraction of 'em' (in) and 'a' (the).

It is purely regional. Brazilians say 'Moscou' and Portuguese people say 'Moscovo'. Both are correct.

In most dialects, it is not a rolled tip-of-the-tongue 'R' but a guttural 'R' produced in the throat, like a strong 'H'.

It is feminine. This affects adjectives: 'A Rússia é linda', not 'lindo'.

A man is 'russo' and a woman is 'russa'.

It is better to say 'Eu vou para a Rússia' or 'Eu vou à Rússia'. The article is necessary.

The accent on the 'u' indicates that it is the stressed syllable and prevents it from sounding like 'rus-SIA'.

In Portuguese, we say it is 'transcontinental', part of both 'Europa' and 'Ásia'.

It literally means 'Russian mountain', but it is the Portuguese word for 'roller coaster'.

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