Portuguese has several to indicate the relative position of a person or object. These are particularly useful to learn: . In short, cá and aqui both mean here. Aí, lá, ali, and acolá mean there. Below we’ll explore the finer differences between each of these words.
Adverbs of Place: Here and There
Adverbs of Place: Above and Below
No one’s above a little studying! In this lesson, we’ll be looking at some more Portuguese adverbs of place. Remember: Unlike other adverbs, adverbs of place only modify verbs. Acima is the equivalent of above, and as such it is rather straightforward. Abaixo means below (the opposite of acima). It refers to a thing or person that […]
Adverbs of Place: In, Out, etc.
In this lesson, we’ll be looking at some more adverbs of place. Remember: Unlike other adverbs, adverbs of place only modify verbs. Dentro Fora
Adverbs of Place: Near, Far, etc.
In this lesson, we’ll be looking at . These adverbs tell us where something happens or where something is, so they’re pretty essential for building up your Portuguese sentences. Placing Adverbs of Place Portuguese adverbs of place are quite versatile as they can be placed before or after the verb they’re modifying. Unlike other adverbs, […]
Aonde vs Onde
Onde The adverb indicates a location. Examples: Onde can be used to replace expressions such as: Aonde is a contraction between the adverb and the preposition . It’s most commonly used with





