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A1 Morphology

Portuguese Alphabet

Master the Portuguese alphabet once and unlock the ability to sound out any written word.

  • • Portuguese uses 26 Latin letters, same as English
  • • H is always silent; X has four possible sounds
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A1 Morphology

Vowel Pronunciation

Find the stressed syllable first — that tells you whether a vowel will be full or reduced.

  • • Stressed vowels are full and clear; unstressed one...
  • • O and E have open and closed forms marked by accen...
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A1 Morphology

Portuguese Nasal Vowels

Nasal vowels are non-negotiable in Portuguese — they change meaning and are essential from day one.

  • • Tilde (~) on ã and õ always signals a nasal vowel
  • • Vowels before M or N that close a syllable also be...
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A1 Nouns & Articles

Masculine & Feminine: Portuguese Noun Gender (o/a)

Nouns in Portuguese have fixed genders that dictate the articles and adjectives used alongside them.

  • • Every Portuguese noun is either masculine or femin...
  • • Nouns ending in '-o' are usually masculine; '-a' e...
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A1 Nouns & Articles

Plural Nouns: The Simple 'S' Rule

If a Portuguese word ends in a vowel (a, e, i, o, u), just add 's' to make it plural.

  • • Words ending in vowels add 'S'.
  • • Applies to nouns and adjectives.
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A1 Nouns & Articles

Definite Articles (o, a, os, as)

Portuguese nouns always need a matching "the" (o/a/os/as) based on their gender and quantity.

  • • Matches noun gender (masculine/feminine)
  • • Matches noun number (singular/plural)
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A1 Present Tense

The Verb ESTAR: Temporary 'To Be' (estou, está)

Use `estar` for temporary states and locations; use `ser` for permanent identity and characteristics.

  • • Used for temporary states like emotions, health, a...
  • • The go-to verb for describing current locations an...
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A1 Present Tense

Portuguese Verb 'Ter' (To Have/Age)

Use *ter* not just for owning things, but also for stating your age and physical feelings like hunger or cold.

  • • Used for possession and age.
  • • "I am hungry" = "Tenho fome".
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A1 Sentence Structure

Portuguese Word Order: SVO Basics

Master SVO word order to build clear, natural Portuguese sentences for daily life and social media.

  • • Subject + Verb + Object is the standard order for...
  • • Adjectives almost always follow the noun they desc...
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A1 Sentence Structure

Saying 'No': Negation in Portuguese (Não)

Simply place `não` before your verb to turn any Portuguese sentence into a negative one.

  • • Place `não` directly before the verb to negate any...
  • • No auxiliary verbs like 'do' or 'does' are needed...
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A1 Sentence Structure

Yes/No Questions: The Intonation Rule

To turn a Portuguese statement into a question, keep the words exactly the same and just raise your voice at the end.

  • • No "Do" or "Does" auxiliary words needed.
  • • Word order is identical to statements.
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A1 Present Tense

Going Places: The Verb IR (to go)

Use *ir* for movement and as a shortcut for the future tense (vou comer = I'm going to eat).

  • • Irregular verb: changes to "V" forms (vou, vai, va...
  • • Means "to go" (movement).
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A1 Present Tense

The Verb 'Fazer': To Do and To Make

Mastering 'fazer' unlocks your ability to describe daily actions, the weather, and time in natural Portuguese.

  • • Covers both 'to do' and 'to make' in almost all co...
  • • Irregular in the 'eu' form: use 'faço' with a 'ç'.
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A1 Present Tense

The 'Sticky' Verb: Gostar (to like)

Gostar is a 'sticky verb' that always requires the preposition 'de' (or do/da) before the object.

  • • Always use 'de' after 'gostar'.
  • • Combine 'de' + articles (do, da, dos, das).
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A1 Present Tense Verified

The Verb PODER: Can, May, & Ability

Conjugate `poder` and add an infinitive to express what you can, may, or are able to do.

  • • Poder means 'can', 'to be able to', or 'may' in En...
  • • Always follow conjugated poder with a verb in the...
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A1 Present Tense

The Verb SABER: Facts & Skills (to know)

Use `saber` for facts and skills, but remember the irregular 'Eu sei' and avoid using it for people.

  • • Use `saber` for facts, data, and learned informati...
  • • Use `saber + infinitive` for skills (e.g., 'know h...
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A1 Present Tense

Portuguese Verb: Knowing People and Places (Conhecer)

Use `conhecer` for familiarity with people and places; remember `eu conheço` uses a `ç` to stay soft.

  • • Use `conhecer` for people, places, and things you...
  • • The first-person form is slightly irregular: `eu c...
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A1 Prepositions & Connectors

Question: Who? (Quem)

Use `Quem` for people, keep it singular, and put prepositions like `de` or `com` immediately before it.

  • • Means 'Who' for people only
  • • Invariant: never changes form
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