A1 Collocation 中性

Ter azar.

To be unlucky.

意思

To experience bad fortune or unfavorable outcomes.

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文化背景

In Brazil, the month of August is often called 'o mês do desgosto' (the month of heartbreak) and is associated with 'ter azar'. Many people avoid getting married or starting new businesses in August. In Portugal, there is a famous saying: 'Azar no jogo, sorte no amor' (Bad luck in the game, good luck in love). It is used to comfort someone who just lost a bet or a game. The number 13 is widely considered to bring 'azar', especially when it falls on a Friday (Sexta-feira 13).

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Sympathy is key

Saying 'Que azar!' is a very common and kind way to show you are listening when someone complains.

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Don't use 'Ser'

Never say 'Eu sou azar'. It's the most common beginner mistake.

意思

To experience bad fortune or unfavorable outcomes.

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Sympathy is key

Saying 'Que azar!' is a very common and kind way to show you are listening when someone complains.

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Don't use 'Ser'

Never say 'Eu sou azar'. It's the most common beginner mistake.

自我测试

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'ter' in the present tense.

Eu sempre _______ azar quando jogo futebol.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tenho

The subject is 'Eu' (I), so the present tense of 'ter' is 'tenho'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct option:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Eu tenho azar hoje.

In Portuguese, we use the verb 'ter' (to have) with 'azar'.

Match the situation to the response.

Your friend missed the last train home. What do you say?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Que azar!

'Que azar!' is a common expression of sympathy for someone's bad luck.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Perdi o meu telemóvel.' B: 'Sério? Você _______ muito azar!'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tem

The verb 'ter' is used to describe having bad luck.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Luck vs. Bad Luck

Sorte (Luck)
Ganhar To win
Azar (Bad Luck)
Perder To lose

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'ter' in the present tense. Fill Blank A1

Eu sempre _______ azar quando jogo futebol.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tenho

The subject is 'Eu' (I), so the present tense of 'ter' is 'tenho'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A1

Choose the correct option:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Eu tenho azar hoje.

In Portuguese, we use the verb 'ter' (to have) with 'azar'.

Match the situation to the response. situation_matching A1

Your friend missed the last train home. What do you say?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Que azar!

'Que azar!' is a common expression of sympathy for someone's bad luck.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Perdi o meu telemóvel.' B: 'Sério? Você _______ muito azar!'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tem

The verb 'ter' is used to describe having bad luck.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

2 个问题

Yes, but 'ter azar' is much more common in daily conversation. 'Má sorte' sounds a bit more literary or dramatic.

Yes, 'azar' specifically means bad luck. For good luck, you must use 'sorte'.

相关表达

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Ter sorte

contrast

To have good luck.

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Dar azar

similar

To cause bad luck.

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Por azar

builds on

By bad luck / unfortunately.

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