Conjunctions

Disjunctive coordinating conjunctions (conjunções coordenativas disjuntivas) express an idea of choice or alternative, i.e. that only one of the parts of the sentence can be true. The most obvious example is: Here are some other examples:

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 […]