Meaning
To offer something as a present to someone.
Cultural Background
Gift giving is very common for social events. It is polite to bring a small gift when invited to someone's house. Gifts are often exchanged during birthdays and Christmas. It is considered polite to thank the person specifically for the gift.
Pronunciation
Remember that in Brazil, the 'te' at the end of 'presente' sounds like 'chee'.
Don't say 'fazer'
Avoid 'fazer um presente' as it sounds like you are crafting it by hand rather than giving it.
Meaning
To offer something as a present to someone.
Pronunciation
Remember that in Brazil, the 'te' at the end of 'presente' sounds like 'chee'.
Don't say 'fazer'
Avoid 'fazer um presente' as it sounds like you are crafting it by hand rather than giving it.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Eu vou ____ um presente para o meu amigo.
The correct collocation is 'dar um presente'.
Which is more natural?
Choose the best option.
In Portuguese, we 'give' (dar) gifts, not 'make' them.
Match the verb.
Match 'dar' with its correct meaning.
Dar = to give.
Complete the dialogue.
A: O que você vai fazer? B: Vou ____ um presente para ela.
The phrase is 'dar um presente'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesEu vou ____ um presente para o meu amigo.
The correct collocation is 'dar um presente'.
Choose the best option.
In Portuguese, we 'give' (dar) gifts, not 'make' them.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Dar = to give.
A: O que você vai fazer? B: Vou ____ um presente para ela.
The phrase is 'dar um presente'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional settings.
Usually yes, but it can be used for experiences like tickets.
Use the past tense: 'Eu dei um presente'.
The phrase is the same, though pronunciation of 'presente' varies.
No, use 'doar' for charity.
Use 'presentear'.
No, it is very polite.
Yes, it is an irregular verb.
Related Phrases
Presentear alguém
synonymTo gift someone
Dar um mimo
similarTo give a treat
Receber um presente
contrastTo receive a gift
