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Portuguese Temporal Precision: Mastering Connectors (assim que, mal, desde que)

C1 precision requires matching the specific temporal connector with the correct verb mood to signal exact timing and intent.
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'assim que', 'mal', and 'desde que' to express precise timing, linking two actions that happen in immediate sequence.

  • Assim que: Indicates an action starting immediately after another (Assim que cheguei, dormi).
  • Mal: Emphasizes the near-simultaneity of two events (Mal saí, começou a chover).
  • Desde que: Defines a condition or starting point in time (Desde que te vi, mudei).
Action A + [Connector] + Action B = Immediate Sequence

Overview

At the C1 level, moving beyond the all-purpose connector quando is essential for achieving true syntactic sophistication in Portuguese. While quando effectively places an event in time, it lacks the precision required for advanced academic, professional, and narrative contexts. This guide focuses on a set of high-precision temporal connectors—assim que, logo que, mal, and the dual-purpose desde que—that allow you to articulate the exact relationship between events.

Mastering them is the difference between simply stating that two things happened and artfully conveying that one occurred the very instant the other concluded, or that one has been true continuously since a specific point in the past. These connectors are not mere stylistic flourishes; they are fundamental tools for structuring complex thoughts with the clarity and nuance expected of an advanced speaker. They signal an understanding of logical and temporal sequence, a key component of high-level discourse.

This exploration will dissect how these connectors function, why they trigger specific verb moods (Indicative or Subjunctive), and how their usage subtly shifts between formal and informal registers, as well as between Brazilian and European Portuguese. We will move from the core mechanics to the stylistic implications, enabling you to use these structures with both accuracy and intent.

How This Grammar Works

The grammar of these connectors revolves around one central principle: the interplay between immediacy and certainty. Assim que, logo que, and mal are connectors of immediacy, specifying that the action of the main clause occurs at the precise moment the action of the subordinate clause finishes. Desde que is a connector of boundaries, marking either the starting point of a continuous state (temporal) or a necessary condition for an action to occur (conditional).
The choice of verb mood that follows these connectors is not arbitrary; it is a logical consequence of this principle.
When the temporal clause refers to a future or hypothetical event, the outcome is, by definition, not yet a reality. The action is anticipated, not factual. To signal this uncertainty or futurity, Portuguese employs the Future Subjunctive.
This is a non-negotiable rule of the grammar. For example, in Assim que eu tiver os resultados, eu aviso, the act of having the results (tiver) has not happened yet, so the subjunctive is required to express this prospective action.
Conversely, when the temporal clause describes a past, completed, or habitual event, it is treated as a fact. The grammar reflects this certainty by using the Indicative mood. In the sentence Mal cheguei em casa, a energia acabou, the arrival (cheguei) is a completed past action, hence the use of the Preterite Indicative.
This mood choice provides crucial information to the listener about the factual status of the event being described.
Furthermore, Portuguese offers an elegant and concise alternative for expressing immediacy: the construction ao + Personal Infinitive. This structure, as in Ao chegar, vi o recado, strips the sentence of clunky repetition, creating a fluid and sophisticated narrative flow. It acts as a compact substitute for quando eu cheguei or assim que eu cheguei, relying on the main clause to clarify the subject and tense.
Finally, the connector desde que presents a critical dichotomy. Its meaning—and the corresponding verb mood—changes entirely based on context. When it means "since" and refers to a point in time, it introduces a factual state and takes the Indicative.
When it means "as long as" or "provided that," it establishes a condition, which is inherently hypothetical and therefore demands the Subjunctive. Understanding this duality is paramount for correct usage.

Formation Pattern

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To apply these connectors correctly, you must internalize the patterns that govern their interaction with verb moods. The following tables break down these structures for both immediate and boundary-marking connectors.
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1. Immediate Connectors: Future or Hypothetical Actions
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This pattern is used when the main action is contingent upon a future event.
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| Connector | Pattern | Example | Translation |
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| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
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| Assim que | Assim que + Future Subjunctive | Assim que você puder, envie o relatório. | As soon as you can, send the report. |
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| Logo que | Logo que + Future Subjunctive | Logo que ela souber de algo, nos ligará. | As soon as she knows something, she will call us. |
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| Mal | Mal + Future Subjunctive | Mal eu puser o pé para fora, sei que vai chover. | As soon as I step outside, I know it will rain. |
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2. Immediate Connectors: Past or Factual Actions
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This pattern is used for narrating events that occurred in immediate succession in the past.
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| Connector | Pattern | Example | Translation |
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| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
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| Assim que | Assim que + Indicative (Preterite/Imperfect) | Assim que o filme acabou, fomos embora. | As soon as the movie ended, we left. |
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| Logo que | Logo que + Indicative (Preterite/Imperfect) | Logo que o vi, eu o reconheci. | As soon as I saw him, I recognized him. |
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| Mal | Mal + Indicative (Preterite/Imperfect) | Mal fechou a boca, arrependeu-se do que disse. | He had hardly closed his mouth when he regretted what he said. |
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3. The Desde Que Duality: Temporal vs. Conditional
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This is the most critical distinction to master. The meaning dictates the mood.
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| Use Case | Meaning | Pattern | Example | Translation |
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| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
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| Temporal | "Since" (time) | Desde que + Indicative | Desde que ele se tornou diretor, a empresa cresceu. | Since he became director, the company has grown. |
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| Conditional | "Provided that" | Desde que + Subjunctive | Eu ajudo, desde que você me pague. | I'll help, provided that you pay me. |
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4. The Infinitive Shortcut: Ao + Personal Infinitive
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This elegant structure provides a concise alternative to a full temporal clause, especially in written and formal Portuguese.
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| Pattern | Example | Expanded Form | Translation |
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| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
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| Ao + Infinitive | Ao abrir a porta, senti um cheiro estranho. | Quando abri a porta, senti um cheiro estranho. | Upon opening the door, I smelled a strange odor. |
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| Ao + Infinitive | Ao chegarmos ao topo, veremos a vista. | Assim que chegarmos ao topo, veremos a vista. | Upon our arriving at the top, we will see the view. |

When To Use It

Choosing the right connector depends on the context, register, and the specific nuance you wish to convey.
  • Assim que and Logo que: These are the workhorses of temporal precision. They are neutral, clear, and appropriate in virtually any context, from a formal business email to a casual text message. They are the most reliable choice when you need to unambiguously state that one action will immediately follow another. In a professional setting, Assim que o cliente aprovar o orçamento, iniciaremos o projeto conveys competence and a clear action plan. They are functionally interchangeable, with logo que sometimes feeling a fraction more immediate, though this is a very subtle distinction.
  • Mal: This connector adds a layer of narrative drama or emphasis. Its meaning is closer to "hardly" or "scarcely when," suggesting an almost surprising immediacy. It is highly effective in storytelling. Compare the neutral Assim que entrei no palco, esqueci a minha fala with the more dramatic Mal entrei no palco, esqueci a minha fala. The second option heightens the sense of sudden, unexpected failure. While slightly more literary, it is frequently used in animated informal conversation to make a story more vivid. Be aware that it often collocates with e or e já: Mal sentei e o telefone já tocou.
  • Desde que (Temporal): Use this to establish a timeframe or provide background for a current state of affairs. It is essential for building an argument or narrative that depends on a historical context. In a cover letter, you might write, Desde que concluí minha pós-graduação, tenho focado minha carreira na área de análise de dados, which frames your entire subsequent experience. It answers the question "For how long?" or "Since when?" and always refers to a factual starting point.
  • Desde que (Conditional): This is the language of negotiation, rules, and prerequisites. It sets a condition that must be met for the main clause to be true. It's a cornerstone of formal agreements, but it's just as common in everyday life. A parent might tell a child, Você pode jogar videogame, desde que termine toda a lição de casa. In a business context, it's used to define the terms of an agreement: Podemos oferecer um desconto, desde que o pagamento seja efetuado em até 24 horas.
  • Ao + Infinitive: Employ this construction to achieve a more concise and sophisticated style, particularly in writing. It is ideal for avoiding subject repetition and creating smoother transitions between ideas. In academic or journalistic prose, sentences like Ao analisar os dados, os pesquisadores notaram uma tendência inesperada are common because they are efficient and elegant. Using this pattern demonstrates a high command of Portuguese sentence structure.

Common Mistakes

Learners frequently fall into several predictable traps with these connectors. Awareness is the first step to avoidance.
  1. 1The Desde Que Identity Crisis: This is the most common and critical error. Using the subjunctive when you mean "since" (temporal) is a major communication failure. The sentence Desde que eu tenha chegado em Portugal, eu aprendo muito is grammatically incorrect and confusing. The speaker means to establish a factual timeline, so the indicative is required: Desde que eu cheguei em Portugal, eu aprendo muito. Remember: If you can replace desde que with "since" in English, use the Indicative. If you can replace it with "as long as" or "provided that," use the Subjunctive.
  1. 1Hypercorrection with Depois que: Many learners correctly memorize that antes que (before) requires the subjunctive because it refers to an anticipated, non-factual event. They then incorrectly assume that its opposite, depois que (after), follows the same pattern. It does not. The action following depois que is almost always a completed fact. Therefore, it takes the Indicative. For example: Depois que a chuva parou, nós saímos. Using the subjunctive (Depois que a chuva pare) is a classic hypercorrection.
  1. 1Mal vs. Mau: A spelling and conceptual error. Mal is the temporal connector ("as soon as") or an adverb ("badly"), the opposite of bem. Mau is an adjective ("bad"), the opposite of bom. A sentence like Mau cheguei e você já está reclamando is nonsensical. The correct form is Mal cheguei.... A simple way to check is to try swapping it with its opposite. If bem fits (Bem cheguei... doesn't work, but Ele se comportou bem does), then mal is correct. If bom fits (um homem bom), then mau is its opposite.
  1. 1Avoiding the Future Subjunctive: Many intermediate learners default to the present indicative or present subjunctive for future actions, a direct translation from other languages. A sentence like Assim que eu chego, te ligo implies a habitual action ("Every time I arrive, I call you"). To refer to a single, specific future event, the Future Subjunctive is mandatory: Assim que eu chegar, te ligo. Its use is a clear marker of an advanced speaker.

Real Conversations

Here is how these connectors appear in authentic, everyday communication.

- On WhatsApp:

- Person A: Me avisa qdo chegar em casa. (Let me know when you get home.)

- Person B: Pode deixar. Assim que abrir a porta, te mando um OK. (Will do. As soon as I open the door, I'll send you an OK.)

- In a Work Slack Channel:

- Pessoal, a API está instável. Mal consigo fazer uma requisição e o sistema cai. (Folks, the API is unstable. I can hardly make one request and the system goes down.)

- Making plans with friends:

- Person A: Vamos ao cinema no sábado? (Are we going to the movies on Saturday?)

- Person B: Claro! Desde que não seja aquele filme de terror que você queria ver. (Of course! As long as it's not that horror movie you wanted to see.)

- In a business meeting:

- Desde que implementamos a nova metodologia ágil, o tempo de desenvolvimento dos projetos diminuiu em 15%. (Since we implemented the new agile methodology, project development time has decreased by 15%.)

- Formal narration (documentary voice-over):

- Ao chegar à idade adulta, a águia-real deixa o ninho para sempre, iniciando uma jornada solitária. (Upon reaching adulthood, the golden eagle leaves the nest forever, beginning a solitary journey.)

Quick FAQ

Q: Is there any difference between assim que and logo que?

For all practical purposes, no. They are synonyms and can be used interchangeably in any context. Some speakers might feel logo que is marginally more immediate, but this is a subjective impression, not a grammatical rule.

Q: Can I use mal in formal writing?

Yes, absolutely. Mal is considered slightly more literary or emphatic than assim que, which can be very effective in formal narrative or argumentative writing. It adds a touch of style and urgency.

Q: I've seen apenas used to mean 'as soon as' in Portugal. Is this correct?

Yes, this is a common feature of European Portuguese. A sentence like Apenas o professor entrou, os alunos ficaram em silêncio is perfectly normal in Portugal. However, this usage is rare in Brazil, where apenas almost exclusively means "only" or "just." Using it this way in Brazil could cause confusion.

Q: Do I really have to use the Future Subjunctive in casual conversation? It feels very formal.

Yes. Unlike the English subjunctive, the Portuguese Future Subjunctive is a living, breathing, and mandatory part of the language, used by all speakers in all registers when referring to future conditions or temporal events. Saying Quando eu chego aí, a gente conversa when you mean a future event is a distinct marker of a non-native speaker. The correct, natural form is Quando eu chegar aí, a gente conversa.

Q: Why use ao + Infinitive when assim que works just fine?

Efficiency and elegance. It allows you to convey the same information in a more compact way, avoiding the repetition of the subject (Quando eu cheguei, eu vi... vs. Ao chegar, vi...). It is a hallmark of proficient writing and adds a sophisticated rhythm to your speech.

Connector + Verb Tense Usage

Connector Tense (Past) Tense (Future)
Assim que
Pretérito Perfeito
Futuro do Subjuntivo
Mal
Pretérito Perfeito
Futuro do Subjuntivo
Desde que
Pretérito Perfeito
Futuro do Subjuntivo

Meanings

These connectors serve to establish a temporal link between two clauses, emphasizing that one event triggers or immediately follows another.

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Immediate Succession

The second action follows the first without delay.

“Assim que ele ligou, eu atendi.”

“Mal entrei, o telefone tocou.”

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Condition/Starting Point

Establishing a condition or a point in time from which something is true.

“Desde que cheguei, não parei.”

“Desde que você estude, passará.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Portuguese Temporal Precision: Mastering Connectors (assim que, mal, desde que)
Form Structure Example
Affirmative
Connector + Clause
Assim que puder, vou.
Negative
Connector + Não + Clause
Assim que não puder, aviso.
Condition
Desde que + Subjuntivo
Desde que estude, passará.
Immediate
Mal + Verbo
Mal vi, entendi.
Future
Connector + Fut. Subj.
Assim que chegar, ligo.
Past
Connector + Pret. Perf.
Assim que cheguei, saí.

Formality Spectrum

Formal
Assim que chegar, contactá-lo-ei.

Assim que chegar, contactá-lo-ei. (Communication)

Neutral
Assim que eu chegar, te ligo.

Assim que eu chegar, te ligo. (Communication)

Informal
Assim que chegar, te ligo.

Assim que chegar, te ligo. (Communication)

Slang
Chegou, ligou.

Chegou, ligou. (Communication)

Temporal Connector Map

Temporal Connectors

Immediate

  • Assim que As soon as
  • Mal Hardly/No sooner

Conditional

  • Desde que Provided that/Since
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Examples by Level

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Assim que chego, como.

As soon as I arrive, I eat.

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Desde que cheguei, estou feliz.

Since I arrived, I am happy.

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Mal ele saiu, a chuva começou.

No sooner had he left than the rain started.

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Assim que você terminar, me avise.

As soon as you finish, let me know.

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Desde que se cumpram as normas, o projeto será aprovado.

Provided that the rules are met, the project will be approved.

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Mal o sol se punha, as sombras tomavam conta do vale.

Hardly had the sun set when the shadows took over the valley.

Easily Confused

Portuguese Temporal Precision: Mastering Connectors (assim que, mal, desde que) vs Desde que vs. Já que

Both mean 'since', but one is temporal/conditional, the other is causal.

Common Mistakes

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Assim que eu chego...

✓

Assim que eu chegar...

Future events require the subjunctive.
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Desde que eu fui...

✓

Desde que cheguei...

Use the correct verb for arrival.
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Mal eu cheguei...

✓

Mal cheguei...

Inversion is more natural with 'mal'.
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Desde que ele estuda, ele passa.

✓

Desde que ele estude, ele passará.

Conditional nuance requires subjunctive.

Sentence Patterns

Assim que ___ , ___ .

Real World Usage

Work Email very common

Assim que tiver o relatório, envio.

Texting constant

Assim que chegar, aviso!

Travel Planning common

Desde que cheguemos cedo, conseguimos lugar.

Food Delivery common

Assim que o pedido sair, recebo a notificação.

Job Interview common

Desde que me deem a oportunidade, provarei meu valor.

Social Media occasional

Mal postei, viralizou!

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Future Subjunctive

Always use the future subjunctive for future events after 'assim que'.
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Don't confuse with 'já que'

Remember 'desde que' is time/condition, 'já que' is cause.
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Inversion with 'mal'

Inverting the subject after 'mal' sounds very professional.
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Regional variation

Brazilians use these more freely in speech than Europeans.

Smart Tips

Use the future subjunctive.

Assim que eu chego, te ligo. → Assim que eu chegar, te ligo.

Use 'assim que' instead of 'logo que'.

Logo que tivermos dados, avisamos. → Assim que tivermos dados, avisaremos.

Use 'mal' for dramatic effect.

Quando ele saiu, a chuva começou. → Mal ele saiu, a chuva começou.

Use 'desde que' clearly.

Se você estudar, passa. → Desde que você estude, passará.

Pronunciation

as-SIM que

Intonation

Rise slightly on the connector, fall at the end of the sentence.

Emphasis

MAL cheguei, o sol saiu.

Highlights the suddenness.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

A-M-D: Assim que (As soon as), Mal (Moment), Desde que (Duration/Condition).

Visual Association

Imagine a domino falling: 'Assim que' is the first domino hitting the second immediately. 'Mal' is the split second before the hit. 'Desde que' is the long line of dominoes starting from one point.

Rhyme

Assim que é logo, mal é um susto, desde que é condição ou tempo justo.

Story

Maria waited for the email. 'Assim que' it arrived, she read it. 'Mal' she finished, she started working. 'Desde que' she started, she hasn't stopped.

Word Web

Assim queMalDesde queLogo queAssim que possívelDesde então

Challenge

Write 3 sentences about your day using each of the three connectors.

Cultural Notes

Very common in casual speech, often dropping the 'eu'.

More formal, often uses 'logo que'.

Similar to Brazilian usage.

Derived from Latin temporal markers.

Conversation Starters

“

O que você faz assim que acorda?

Journal Prompts

Describe your ideal morning routine.

Common Mistakes

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

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Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

Assim que eu ___ (chegar), te ligo.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: chegar
Future subjunctive is required.
Choose the correct connector. Multiple Choice

___ choveu, não saí.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Já que
It's a causal relationship.
Fix the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Mal eu cheguei, ele saiu.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Mal cheguei, ele saiu.
Inversion is preferred.
Reorder the words. Sentence Reorder

Arrange the words in the correct order:

All words placed

Click words above to build the sentence

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Assim que chegar te aviso.
Correct structure.
Translate to PT. Translation

As soon as I see him, I will tell him.

Answer starts with: Ass...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Assim que o vir, direi.
Future subjunctive.
Match the meaning. Match Pairs

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Hardly
Temporal immediacy.
Conjugate. Conjugation Drill

Desde que (ter) ___ tempo, farei.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tiver
Future subjunctive.
Build a sentence. Sentence Building

Use 'Assim que' with 'comer'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Assim que comer, saio.
Correct tense.

Score: /8

Practice Exercises

8 exercises
Fill in the blank.

Assim que eu ___ (chegar), te ligo.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: chegar
Future subjunctive is required.
Choose the correct connector. Multiple Choice

___ choveu, não saí.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Já que
It's a causal relationship.
Fix the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Mal eu cheguei, ele saiu.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Mal cheguei, ele saiu.
Inversion is preferred.
Reorder the words. Sentence Reorder

chegar / aviso / assim / que / te

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Assim que chegar te aviso.
Correct structure.
Translate to PT. Translation

As soon as I see him, I will tell him.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Assim que o vir, direi.
Future subjunctive.
Match the meaning. Match Pairs

Mal

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Hardly
Temporal immediacy.
Conjugate. Conjugation Drill

Desde que (ter) ___ tempo, farei.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tiver
Future subjunctive.
Build a sentence. Sentence Building

Use 'Assim que' with 'comer'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Assim que comer, saio.
Correct tense.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

10 exercises
Complete with the correct connector. Fill in the Blank

___ vi o trailer do filme, soube que seria um sucesso.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Mal
Translate to Portuguese using 'Ao + Infinitive'. Translation

Upon hearing the news, she cried.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ao ouvir a notícia, ela chorou.
Correct the usage of 'Desde que'. Error Correction

Desde que eu seja criança, gosto de futebol.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Desde que eu era criança, gosto de futebol.
Reorder the words to form a correct C1 sentence. Sentence Reorder

que / assim / puder / me / liga / você

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Assim que você puder, me liga.
Match the connector with its required mood. Match Pairs

Match the following:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Antes que : Subjunctive
Which sentence shows a habitual action? Multiple Choice

Select the habitual action:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Sempre que vou ao shopping, gasto muito.
Choose the correct verb form. Fill in the Blank

Ficaremos aqui até que você ___ (estar) pronto.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: esteja
Translate: 'As soon as he saw me, he ran away.' Translation

As soon as he saw me, he ran away.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Mal ele me viu, fugiu.
Fix the verb mood. Error Correction

Assim que você chega, vamos comer.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Assim que você chegar, vamos comer.
Choose the most sophisticated variant. Multiple Choice

Which sounds most like a native speaker at C1 level?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ao terminar o trabalho, saí.

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FAQ (8)

Yes, use the indicative: 'Assim que cheguei, comi'.

It can be both, but it's often used for dramatic effect.

One is time/condition, the other is cause.

It expresses uncertainty or future events.

Yes, they are very common.

Mostly in the frequency of the future subjunctive.

Yes, it's a perfect synonym.

It might sound unnatural or grammatically incorrect.

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In Other Languages

Spanish high

en cuanto

None.

French high

dès que

French uses future tense after 'dès que', Portuguese uses subjunctive.

German moderate

sobald

No subjunctive requirement.

Japanese low

～すると

Grammar is agglutinative.

Arabic moderate

بمجرد أن

Different syntax.

Chinese moderate

一...就...

No conjugation.

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