Learning Notes

Adversative coordinative conjunctions (conjunções coordenativas adversativas) indicate a contrast between parts of the sentence. The most common ones are and Examples: Some less common adversative conjunctions are: Keep in mind that porém, contudo, and todavia are more appropriate for formal or written language, and may sound odd in an informal conversation. Examples:

Copulative coordinating conjunctions (conjunções coordenativas copulativas), also known as cumulative conjunctions, link parts of the sentence together with a simple additive effect. Here are a few common examples: não só… como também (not only…but also) tanto…como (as well as) Let’s see some examples of how to use these in a sentence:

are words that connect other words or phrases together. They indicate different types of relationships between parts of the sentence. Unlike adjectives, Portuguese conjunctions do not change form according to a subject’s gender or quantity. They always stay the same (i.e. they are invariable). Conjunctions are important because they help you link your thoughts together […]

As if learning 50 conjugations of each verb wasn’t enough, we also have to watch out for the dreaded irregular verbs! 🙈  In previous lessons, you learned the verb , one of the most common irregular verbs in Portuguese. But why is it called “irregular”? Well, verbs are irregular when they don’t follow the same […]

Time for some action! 🕺🏻💃🏻 We’ve covered a few basics already, but we won’t get very far without talking about . This Learning Note is a brief overview of how Portuguese verbs work, as well as the personal pronouns associated with each conjugation. Just like in English, a Portuguese verb expresses an action. For example: […]

🌍 Countries that Speak Portuguese Did you know that Portuguese is the 6th most spoken language in the world? 🗣 Portuguese is spoken in Portugal (including Madeira and the Azores), of course, but there are also many other countries and regions that speak the language. For example: Brazil, Mozambique, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, East Timor, the Special […]