A1 Proverb 正式

Roma não foi construída em um dia.

Rome wasn't built in a day.

意思

Important or complex tasks take time and effort to complete.

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文化背景

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.

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Use for Motivation

This is the best phrase to say to a Brazilian or Portuguese person when they are stressed about work.

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Gender Agreement

Always remember 'construída' (feminine) because 'cidade' (city) and 'Roma' are feminine.

意思

Important or complex tasks take time and effort to complete.

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Use for Motivation

This is the best phrase to say to a Brazilian or Portuguese person when they are stressed about work.

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Gender Agreement

Always remember 'construída' (feminine) because 'cidade' (city) and 'Roma' are feminine.

自我测试

Complete the proverb with the correct verb form.

Roma não ____ construída em um dia.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: foi

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:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Roma não foi construída em um dia.

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.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: To tell them to be patient.

The phrase is used to encourage patience during a long learning process.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Este trabalho é muito difícil!' B: 'Não desista! ________.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Roma não foi construída em um dia

This is the standard encouraging response to someone complaining about a difficult task.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

When to use 'Roma não foi construída em um dia'

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Learning

  • Languages
  • Instruments
  • Coding
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Physical

  • Gym
  • Diet
  • Healing

练习题库

4 练习
Complete the proverb with the correct verb form. Fill Blank A1

Roma não ____ construída em um dia.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: foi

The proverb traditionally uses the 'pretérito perfeito' (foi) to refer to the completed historical building of the city.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A1

Choose the correct gender agreement:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Roma não foi construída em um dia.

Roma is a feminine singular noun, so the participle must be 'construída'.

In which situation would you use this phrase? situation_matching A1

Your friend is upset because they can't play the guitar perfectly after two lessons.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: To tell them to be patient.

The phrase is used to encourage patience during a long learning process.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Este trabalho é muito difícil!' B: 'Não desista! ________.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Roma não foi construída em um dia

This is the standard encouraging response to someone complaining about a difficult task.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

3 个问题

Yes, 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.

相关表达

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Devagar se vai ao longe

similar

Slowly one goes far.

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A pressa é inimiga da perfeição

similar

Haste is the enemy of perfection.

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Grão em grão, a galinha enche o papo

builds on

Grain by grain, the chicken fills its crop.

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