Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the space around you and the time ahead of you.
- Locate objects using Portuguese demonstrative adverbs.
- Express the frequency of your habits and routines.
- Construct sentences about future plans using the verb 'ir'.
你将学到什么
Hey there, language explorer! Ready for another exciting step in your Portuguese journey? In this chapter, you're going to unlock some super practical ways to talk about where things are, how often you do stuff, and what awesome plans you have coming up. Don't worry, it's way easier than it sounds, and you'll be using these phrases constantly!
First up, we'll tackle how to perfectly point out here, there (close to you), and way over there in Portuguese with aqui, «aí,» and «lá.» Imagine being in a bustling market and confidently asking
Is the fruit here?or telling a friend
My car is over there.You'll nail it! Next, we'll dive into describing how often you do things. Ever wanted to say
I always drink coffeeor
Sometimes I go for a walk? You'll learn simple words like
sempre (always), às vezes (sometimes), and nunca (never) and where to pop them into your sentences. Suddenly, talking about your daily routine becomes a breeze!
And for the grand finale: future plans! This isn't about complicated prophecies; it's about what you're *going to do*. The magic formula is super simple: just conjugate the verb ir (to go) and add the action you're going to take. That's it! Want to say "I'm going to eat pizza? Easy! We are going to travel tomorrow"? Done! It's like having a crystal ball for your conversations.
By the end of this chapter, you won't just be learning Portuguese; you'll be living it! You'll be able to tell people exactly where you are, confidently chat about your habits, and effortlessly make plans with friends. Get ready to power up your Portuguese – let's go!
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这儿与那儿: Aqui, Ali, Lá记住这个简单的规则：
aqui是我的空间， «aí» 是你的空间， «lá» 是远方的空间。 -
频率副词 (Sempre, Às vezes, Nunca)Usually, put the frequency adverb between the subject and the verb:
Eu sempre estudo. -
将来时：使用 `ir + 不定式`聊未来的计划超级简单！只要把动词
ir变个身，后面直接接上你想做的动作原形就行。记住这几个核心词：vou,vai,vamos,vão。 -
谈论未来 (Ir + 不定式)想聊聊未来的计划？超级简单！只需要用动词
ir的变位（vou,vai,vamos,vão）加上你想做的动作原形，搞定！
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: correctly identify the location of objects relative to the speaker and listener.
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By the end you will be able to: describe daily routines using at least three different frequency adverbs.
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By the end you will be able to: formulate three sentences about your upcoming weekend plans.
章节指南
Overview
How This Grammar Works
here, referring to a location very close to the speaker.there, for something near the person you're talking to or a bit further away from the speaker, but still relatively close. For instance: A tua mochila está ali. (Your backpack is there.) Finally, lá means over there or far away, indicating a significant distance from both the speaker and the listener. You might say: Aquele café é lá. (That cafe is over there.)always: Eu sempre bebo café de manhã. (I always drink coffee in the morning.) Às vezes means sometimes: Nós às vezes vamos ao cinema. (We sometimes go to the cinema.) And nunca means never: Ela nunca come carne. (She never eats meat.) These adverbs typically go before the main verb in a sentence.to be going to do somethingin English. You simply conjugate the verb ir (to go) according to the subject, and then add the infinitive form of the action verb.
I am going to eat,you'd say: Eu vou comer. (I am going to eat.) For
They are going to travel,it's: Eles vão viajar. (They are going to travel.) This straightforward method makes expressing future intentions incredibly easy for beginners.
Common Mistakes
- 1✗ Wrong: Eu vou comer pizza ontem.
ontem (yesterday) creates a contradiction. Always pair future structures with future time expressions.- 1✗ Wrong: O meu carro lá está.
estar (to be) or ser (to be).- 1✗ Wrong: Eu bebo sempre café.
Real Conversations
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Quick FAQ
What's the main difference between ali and lá in Portuguese?
Ali typically refers to something there that is relatively close to the listener or a short distance away from the speaker. Lá indicates something over there, further away from both the speaker and the listener.
Can I use ir + infinitive to talk about spontaneous future plans, or just pre-planned ones?
Yes, the ir + infinitive structure is very versatile in Portuguese grammar A1 and can be used for both spontaneous decisions and well-thought-out plans, just like going to do in English.
Are there other ways to express frequency in Portuguese besides sempre, às vezes, and nunca?
Yes, you can use other adverbs like raramente (rarely), muitas vezes (often/many times), or phrases like todos os dias (every day) or uma vez por semana (once a week).
How do I ask where is it in Portuguese if I'm not sure if it's close or far?
You can generally use Onde está...? (Where is...?) and then the person will respond with aqui, ali, or lá depending on the location.
Cultural Context
关键例句 (6)
技巧与窍门 (4)
“指点”法则
ali 。如果你在看GPS导航，通常说的是 «lá» 。The 'Before' Rule
听起来像个地道本地人
a gente vai... 代替 nós vamos...。听起来更接地气！记得 a gente 后面要用 vai 哦，比如 A gente vai sair.
别加那个 'a'
Eu vou fazer isso.
核心词汇 (8)
Real-World Preview
Meeting at the Park
Review Summary
- [Subject] + estar + [aqui/aí/ali/lá]
- [Subject] + [Adverb] + [Verb]
- ir (conjugated) + infinitive
常见错误
After the verb 'ir', the second verb must be in the infinitive (ending in -ar, -er, or -ir), not conjugated.
In Portuguese, frequency adverbs like 'sempre' and 'nunca' usually come before the verb.
Don't stack location adverbs. Choose one based on distance: 'aqui' (close) or 'lá' (far).
本章规则 (4)
Next Steps
You've just unlocked the ability to talk about the future! That's a huge milestone in any language journey. Keep practicing those 'ir' conjugations!
Write down 3 things you are going to do tomorrow morning.
Point at 5 objects in your room and name their location (aqui/lá).
快速练习 (10)
Find and fix the mistake:
Eu não nunca como carne.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 频率副词 (Sempre, Às vezes, Nunca)
O meu computador está ___.
Aqui 用于离说话人近的物体。frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 这儿与那儿: Aqui, Ali, Lá
Find and fix the mistake:
O carro está aqui (far away).
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 这儿与那儿: Aqui, Ali, Lá
Nós vamos a viajar amanhã.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 谈论未来 (Ir + 不定式)
哪句话的意思是“他们准备去吃饭”？
Eles (他们) 对应的正确变位是 vão。frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 将来时：使用 `ir + 不定式`
Eu ___ viajar para o Brasil.
Eu (我) 时，对应的变位总是 vou。frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 将来时：使用 `ir + 不定式`
Which is correct?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 频率副词 (Sempre, Às vezes, Nunca)
Eu ___ comprar um carro novo.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 谈论未来 (Ir + 不定式)
Eu ___ estudo português.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 频率副词 (Sempre, Às vezes, Nunca)
选择正确的将来时结构：
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 谈论未来 (Ir + 不定式)
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常见问题 (6)
Ali 用于看得见且离双方都较近的东西。 «Lá» 用于很远或看不见的地方，比如另一个街区或国家。aqui 更指固定点。在巴西， aqui 通吃两种情况。Eu vou estudar 就是“我要去学习”。ir，后面的动词保持原样即可，比如 Eu vou comer。
