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Important or complex tasks take time and effort to complete.
문화적 배경
In Brazil, this phrase is often used in the business world to temper the 'imediatismo' (desire for immediate results) common in fast-growing markets. Portuguese people often use the variation 'Roma e Pavia não se fizeram num dia', referencing the Italian city of Pavia, which was also a significant historical center. The phrase is a common 'ditado popular' (popular saying) taught to children to help them deal with frustration during schoolwork.
Use for Motivation
This is the best phrase to say to a Brazilian or Portuguese person when they are stressed about work.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'construída' (feminine) because 'cidade' (city) and 'Roma' are feminine.
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Important or complex tasks take time and effort to complete.
Use for Motivation
This is the best phrase to say to a Brazilian or Portuguese person when they are stressed about work.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'construída' (feminine) because 'cidade' (city) and 'Roma' are feminine.
셀프 테스트
Complete the proverb with the correct verb form.
Roma não ____ construída em um dia.
The proverb traditionally uses the 'pretérito perfeito' (foi) to refer to the completed historical building of the city.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct gender agreement:
Roma is a feminine singular noun, so the participle must be 'construída'.
In which situation would you use this phrase?
Your friend is upset because they can't play the guitar perfectly after two lessons.
The phrase is used to encourage patience during a long learning process.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Este trabalho é muito difícil!' B: 'Não desista! ________.'
This is the standard encouraging response to someone complaining about a difficult task.
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시각 학습 자료
When to use 'Roma não foi construída em um dia'
Learning
- • Languages
- • Instruments
- • Coding
Physical
- • Gym
- • Diet
- • Healing
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Roma não ____ construída em um dia.
The proverb traditionally uses the 'pretérito perfeito' (foi) to refer to the completed historical building of the city.
Choose the correct gender agreement:
Roma is a feminine singular noun, so the participle must be 'construída'.
Your friend is upset because they can't play the guitar perfectly after two lessons.
The phrase is used to encourage patience during a long learning process.
A: 'Este trabalho é muito difícil!' B: 'Não desista! ________.'
This is the standard encouraging response to someone complaining about a difficult task.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
3 질문Yes, it is equally common and understood in all Portuguese-speaking countries.
It is grammatically possible but sounds less natural than the standard 'não foi construída'.
No, it's a very friendly way to offer encouragement.
관련 표현
Devagar se vai ao longe
similarSlowly one goes far.
A pressa é inimiga da perfeição
similarHaste is the enemy of perfection.
Grão em grão, a galinha enche o papo
builds onGrain by grain, the chicken fills its crop.
