Commands, Diminutives & Daily Expressions
Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the art of giving directions and expressing nuances in daily Portuguese life.
- Formulate clear commands for requests and advice.
- Add emotional depth using diminutives and augmentatives.
- Refine your speech with essential adverbs.
چی یاد میگیری
Learn to give commands, use diminutives, and express yourself in daily situations.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: Use the imperative mood to give basic instructions to friends and strangers.
نکات و ترفندها (4)
Don't overdo it
Vowel Swap
Location Check
Memorize the trio
واژگان کلیدی (5)
Real-World Preview
At a Cafe
Review Summary
- Present 'você' form minus 's'
- Root + inho/inha
اشتباهات رایج
Ensure you use the imperative form, not the present indicative, for commands.
Don't use diminutives with words that are already inherently large or absolute.
Adverbs like 'sempre' usually come before the verb in Portuguese.
قواعد این فصل (6)
Next Steps
You are doing amazing! Keep pushing forward.
Practice giving commands to your pet or a mirror.
تمرین سریع (10)
O café está ___ quente.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Essential Portuguese Adverbs: muito, pouco, sempre, nunca, já
Find and fix the mistake:
Eu como muito não.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Essential Portuguese Adverbs: muito, pouco, sempre, nunca, já
O banco ___ na esquina.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: The Verb Ficar: Becoming, Staying & Locations
___ (Abrir) a porta.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Portuguese Imperative: Giving Commands with Regular Verbs (Fale! Coma! Abra!)
Find and fix the mistake:
Eu fico brasileiro.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: The Verb Ficar: Becoming, Staying & Locations
Find and fix the mistake:
Não faz isso!
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Irregular Imperatives: Diga! Faça! Vá! (Say! Do! Go!)
Find and fix the mistake:
Eu tenho muitos paciência.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Essential Portuguese Adverbs: muito, pouco, sempre, nunca, já
Which is correct for a big car?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Portuguese Augmentatives: Making Things Big (-ão/-ona)
Eu ___ feliz com o presente.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: The Verb Ficar: Becoming, Staying & Locations
A casa grande é uma ___.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Portuguese Augmentatives: Making Things Big (-ão/-ona)
Score: /10