Signification
The side of the body that is not the right side.
Contexte culturel
In Brazil, 'esquerda' is heavily associated with the PT (Workers' Party). Using the term in a political context can immediately signal your political stance to others. In Portugal, the 'Geringonça' was a famous political arrangement where several left-wing parties (esquerda) joined to support a government. The expression 'entrar com o pé direito' (to enter with the right foot) means to start something well. Conversely, 'entrar com o pé esquerdo' means to start with bad luck.
The L-Shape Trick
Just like in English, you can hold up your left hand to make an 'L' shape. In Portuguese, think of 'L' for 'Lado Esquerdo'.
Gender Agreement
Always check if you are describing a masculine or feminine object. 'Braço esquerdo' but 'perna esquerda'.
Signification
The side of the body that is not the right side.
The L-Shape Trick
Just like in English, you can hold up your left hand to make an 'L' shape. In Portuguese, think of 'L' for 'Lado Esquerdo'.
Gender Agreement
Always check if you are describing a masculine or feminine object. 'Braço esquerdo' but 'perna esquerda'.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form for: 'The left eye'.
O olho _______.
'Olho' is masculine, so the adjective must be 'esquerdo'.
Complete the direction: 'Turn to the left'.
Vire ___ esquerda.
The contraction of 'a' (to) and 'a' (the) results in 'à'.
Match the phrase to the context.
'Ele é de esquerda.'
This phrase refers to someone's political ideology.
Fill in the missing word.
Motorista: 'Viro aqui?' Passageiro: 'Não, vire na próxima à _______.'
In directions, we use the feminine noun form.
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Aides visuelles
Usos de Esquerda
Direção
- • Vire à esquerda
- • Lado esquerdo
Corpo
- • Mão esquerda
- • Pé esquerdo
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesO olho _______.
'Olho' is masculine, so the adjective must be 'esquerdo'.
Vire ___ esquerda.
The contraction of 'a' (to) and 'a' (the) results in 'à'.
'Ele é de esquerda.'
This phrase refers to someone's political ideology.
Motorista: 'Viro aqui?' Passageiro: 'Não, vire na próxima à _______.'
In directions, we use the feminine noun form.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, for leftovers we use 'sobras' or 'restos'. 'Esquerda' is only for direction/side.
'Esquerdista' is strictly political. 'Canhoto' is the physical trait of being left-handed.
Expressions liées
Direita
contrastRight (direction or politics)
Canhoto
specialized formLeft-handed
À mão esquerda
similarOn the left hand side
