Signification
Refers to the day before the current day.
Contexte culturel
Brazilians often use 'ontem' to emphasize how fast time flies, especially in the phrase 'Parece que foi ontem'. In Portugal, 'ontem' is a staple in fado lyrics, representing the 'saudade' of a time that has passed. The distinction between 'ontem' and 'anteontem' is very sharp; speakers rarely say 'two days ago' when 'anteontem' exists.
Pair with Past Tense
Always check your verb! If you say 'ontem', your verb must be in a past form.
No 'The'
Don't say 'O ontem' unless you are being poetic. Just say 'Ontem'.
Signification
Refers to the day before the current day.
Pair with Past Tense
Always check your verb! If you say 'ontem', your verb must be in a past form.
No 'The'
Don't say 'O ontem' unless you are being poetic. Just say 'Ontem'.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct word for 'yesterday'.
Eu fui ao cinema ______.
Since 'fui' is past tense, 'ontem' is the only logical choice.
Which phrase means 'Yesterday morning'?
Como se diz 'Yesterday morning'?
'De manhã' means morning, and 'ontem' means yesterday.
Fill in the response.
A: Você estudou para a prova? B: Sim, eu estudei ______.
The speaker is confirming they already studied.
Match the time to the word.
O dia antes de hoje é...
Ontem is the day before today.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesEu fui ao cinema ______.
Since 'fui' is past tense, 'ontem' is the only logical choice.
Como se diz 'Yesterday morning'?
'De manhã' means morning, and 'ontem' means yesterday.
A: Você estudou para a prova? B: Sim, eu estudei ______.
The speaker is confirming they already studied.
O dia antes de hoje é...
Ontem is the day before today.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsIt is understood, but 'ontem à noite' is much more natural and grammatically correct.
Yes, it is identical in both countries.
Use the word 'anteontem'.
Expressions liées
Anteontem
builds onThe day before yesterday.
Ontem à noite
specialized formLast night.
Hoje
contrastToday.
