Signification
To operate a motor vehicle.
Contexte culturel
Driving is seen as a serious skill. The 'Código da Estrada' is strictly followed, and 'conduzir' is the only word you'll hear in driving schools. While 'dirigir' is the norm, 'conduzir' appears in all official traffic signs and laws, creating a 'diglossia' where the written law uses one word and the people use another. Similar to Portugal, 'conduzir' is very common, but local slang often replaces it in casual settings. Formal education and media use 'conduzir', maintaining the European Portuguese standard.
The 'Z' Rule
Always remember that 'conduzir' is spelled with a 'z', unlike 'dirigir' which uses 'g'. This helps you remember the 'z' sound in the conjugation 'conduzo'.
Brazil vs Portugal
If you are in Brazil, use 'dirigir' for friends and 'conduzir' for documents. In Portugal, just stick to 'conduzir'.
Signification
To operate a motor vehicle.
The 'Z' Rule
Always remember that 'conduzir' is spelled with a 'z', unlike 'dirigir' which uses 'g'. This helps you remember the 'z' sound in the conjugation 'conduzo'.
Brazil vs Portugal
If you are in Brazil, use 'dirigir' for friends and 'conduzir' for documents. In Portugal, just stick to 'conduzir'.
Professionalism
Use 'conduzir' in your CV under 'Skills' to sound more sophisticated in any Portuguese-speaking country.
Teste-toi
Conjugate the verb 'conduzir' in the present tense.
Eu ______ um carro todos os dias para o trabalho.
The first person singular of 'conduzir' is 'conduzo'.
Which verb is most appropriate for a motorcycle?
Ele gosta de ______ uma mota.
In Portuguese, we 'pilot' (pilotar) motorcycles.
Match the country with the most common verb for driving.
Match the following:
Portugal prefers 'conduzir', Brazil prefers 'dirigir'.
Complete the dialogue at the rental agency.
Atendente: Quem vai ______ o carro? Cliente: Eu vou ______.
In a formal setting like a rental agency, 'conduzir' is the standard term.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesEu ______ um carro todos os dias para o trabalho.
The first person singular of 'conduzir' is 'conduzo'.
Ele gosta de ______ uma mota.
In Portuguese, we 'pilot' (pilotar) motorcycles.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Portugal prefers 'conduzir', Brazil prefers 'dirigir'.
Atendente: Quem vai ______ o carro? Cliente: Eu vou ______.
In a formal setting like a rental agency, 'conduzir' is the standard term.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, 'conduzir um autocarro' (PT) or 'conduzir um ônibus' (BR) is correct and very common.
In Brazil, yes. In Portugal, they are both neutral, but 'conduzir' is the standard.
You can just say 'Estou a conduzir' (PT) or 'Estou conduzindo' (BR).
There isn't a direct opposite verb, but you could say 'ser passageiro' (to be a passenger).
Expressions liées
Carta de condução
specialized formDriving license
Escola de condução
specialized formDriving school
Condução defensiva
specialized formDefensive driving
Estar ao volante
similarTo be at the wheel
