My Portuguese Phrase Book

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My Portuguese Phrasebook The Right Words at the Right Time

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More Portuguese with Less Words.

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by Charlles Nunes

My Portuguese Phrasebook ©

My Portuguese Phrasebook: An Essential Companion on Your Trip Welcome! Thanks for downloading My Portuguese Phrasebook © . It was firstly conceived as an appendix to another ebook: ‘My Journey on Language Learning’. B-U-T... The number of visitors at www.learn-portuguese-now.com showed me that the Portuguese Phrases page was the 2nd one most visited on the whole Web site! So, why not going straight to the point and provide these visitors with exactly what they are looking for? ☺ Here they are, in 5 main categories. Have fun! • • • • •

The Most Common Portuguese Phrases Cognates: Language Learning at First Sight The 100 Most Common Portuguese Verbs The 100 Most Common Portuguese Words 100 Portuguese Flash Cards: The Memory Back Up

On the first unit you will learn how to book a room, get a taxi, order a meal – and make yourself understood in 15 other occasions. On the next, there are 20 classes of Cognates – English and Portuguese words that have the same origin or that are related and similar in some way. There are about 1600 of them within both languages, and you will be able to recognize them in a wink of an eye! The third unit brings The 100 Most Common Portuguese Verbs into the scene, with one example for each case. Following, the 100 Most Common Portuguese Words – a short sample of the ebook ‘365 Common Portuguese Words’. Grab your free copy at www.learn-portuguese-now.com Courtesy by www.Learn-Portugues www.Learn-Portuguese-Now.com e-Now.com © Charlles Nunes – 2007

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My Portuguese Phrasebook: An Essential Companion on Your Trip Welcome! Thanks for downloading My Portuguese Phrasebook © . It was firstly conceived as an appendix to another ebook: ‘My Journey on Language Learning’. B-U-T... The number of visitors at www.learn-portuguese-now.com showed me that the Portuguese Phrases page was the 2nd one most visited on the whole Web site! So, why not going straight to the point and provide these visitors with exactly what they are looking for? ☺ Here they are, in 5 main categories. Have fun! • • • • •

The Most Common Portuguese Phrases Cognates: Language Learning at First Sight The 100 Most Common Portuguese Verbs The 100 Most Common Portuguese Words 100 Portuguese Flash Cards: The Memory Back Up

On the first unit you will learn how to book a room, get a taxi, order a meal – and make yourself understood in 15 other occasions. On the next, there are 20 classes of Cognates – English and Portuguese words that have the same origin or that are related and similar in some way. There are about 1600 of them within both languages, and you will be able to recognize them in a wink of an eye! The third unit brings The 100 Most Common Portuguese Verbs into the scene, with one example for each case. Following, the 100 Most Common Portuguese Words – a short sample of the ebook ‘365 Common Portuguese Words’. Grab your free copy at www.learn-portuguese-now.com Courtesy by www.Learn-Portugues www.Learn-Portuguese-Now.com e-Now.com © Charlles Nunes – 2007

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Finally, 100 Portuguese Flash Cards will help you contextualize the verbs from Unit 3. Each verb comes with two related words for its quick use, as well as a number from 1 to 100. Print them out, cut them and keep them always at hand. (The bathroom is my favorite classroom! ☺) You will realize that learning Portuguese is not rocket science! These can make it easier and faster for you to learn the Portuguese language. They represent more than 50% of the vocabulary used in every-day speech. I sincerely hope your ‘language journey’ may be much easier than mine was. Now it’s your turn: Grab your favorite beverage and a highlighter (if you’ve already printed your copy! ☺), throw yourself on the sofa... and join me in this learning adventure! Unless your house gets on fire or the landlord requests it back, read this Ebook in full. Later, choose any unit you want, take a deep breath and dive in. As you know, every meaningful thing in life has a price – and its own value. When I started studying English, I faced several challenges (except a fire or an impatient landlord!) However, true friends enabled me to push forward with my studying plans. That’s why I must care about your progress. Someone has done it for me first. Let me emphasize that I am not the author of the words, sentences or techniques here presented. I am just a daily user. So, if anyone blames me that I’ve used other peoples’ ideas, never mind...

...I surely did. ☺

The next thing to saying a good thing yourself, is to quote one. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Index Introduction

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Index (You are here! ☺ )

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Unit 01 – The Most Common Portuguese Phrases

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Unit 02 – Cognates: Portuguese at First Sight

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Unit 03 – The 100 Most Common Portuguese Verbs

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Unit 04 – The 100 Most Common Portuguese Words

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Unit 05 – 100 Portuguese Flash Cards: The Memory Back Up

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Articles •

Common Words – A Matter of Perspective

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As a Portuguese Teacher, I’ve Never Had Trouble Fixing Airplanes

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Language Learning is NOT a Miracle!

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A Dream Coming True Each and Every Day

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A friend is one before whom I may think aloud. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Unit 01 – The Most Common Portuguese Phrases Do you know what to say at a Graduation? Congratulations! Have you ever been speechless at a Funeral Service? I’m Sorry...

According to where, when or whom you are with, some phrases are likely to be said or heard. Have you ever heard the following? •

Will you marry me?

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One moment, please.

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Have you got change for a 50?

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How do you spell your last name?

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Is there a bathroom around here?

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Do you want to leave a message?

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What time does the next bus leave?

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Now you may kiss the bride!

I still remember the first – and only – time I heard this last sentence. What an unforgettable evening!☺ Whether you are dating a Portuguese speaker, learning the language for business purposes, or planing to spend your next vacation in Brazil, these sentences will surely help you improve your communication skills. Any comments will be warmly welcomed at the www.learn-portuguese-now.com contact form.         

Greetings Useful Expressions Language Help Directions Introductions Meeting People Money Going Shopping Taxi

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Airport Bus Station Hotel Restaurant On The Phone Special Occasions Goodbye Question Words Time Expressions 5


A. Greetings / Cumprimentos

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English Good morning. How are you today? How are you? What time is it? What day is it today? Where are you going? Where do you live? Where do you work? What’s your phone number? How many siblings do you have? Is everything all right?

Português Bom dia. Como vai, tudo bem? Como vai? Que horas são? Que dia é hoje? Aonde você vai? Onde você mora? Onde você trabalha? Qual é o seu telefone? Quantos irmãos você tem? Tudo bem com você?

B. Useful Expressions / Expressões Úteis

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English I think so. I don’t think so. I believe so. I still don’t know. / I don’t know yet. Thank you very much. You’re welcome. Any time. Excuse me? I’m sorry. One moment, please. No problem.

Português Acho que sim. Eu acho que não. Acredito que sim. Ainda não sei. Muito obrigado. De nada. Sempre às ordens. Sempre às ordens. Com licença? Desculpe. Um momento, por favor. Não tem problema.

C. Language Help / Uma Mãozinha Na Conversação

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English Can you repeat that, please? Sorry. I didn’t understand... Can you speak slower, please? How do you say ‘pen’ in Portuguese? What does ‘lever’ mean? Can you say it again, please? Say it one more time, please.


Português Pode repetir, por favor? Desculpe, eu não entendi... Pode falar mais devagar, por favor? Como se diz ‘pen’ em português? O que quer dizer ‘lever’? Fale de novo, por favor. Fale mais uma vez, por favor. 6


D. Directions / Informações

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English Can you tell me where the nearest post office is? Excuse me. Is there a drugstore nearby? How can I get to the bus station? Where is the bus stop? Is it far from here? Turn left. / Turn right. Go straight ahead.

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It’s right on the corner. May I use the bathroom? Sure. It’s upstairs. Where can I exchange some dollars?

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Português Pode me dizer onde fica o correio mais próximo? Com licença. Tem alguma farmácia aqui perto? Como é que eu chego na rodoviária? Onde fica o ponto do ônibus? É longe daqui? Vire à esquerda. Vire à direita. Siga em frente. Fica bem na esquina. Posso usar o banheiro? Claro. É no andar de cima. Onde eu posso trocar alguns dólares?

E. Introductions / Apresentações

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English What’s your name? My name is Gusmim. Let me introduce you to some friends... This is my boyfriend / husband. This is my girlfriend / wife. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you, too. Do you speak English / Portuguese? Just / Only a little bit. Where are you from? I am American. Are you Brazilian? I am from Canada.

Português Qual é o seu nome? Eu me chamo Gusmim. Deixa eu te apresentar uns amigos... Esse é meu namorado / marido Essa é minha namorada / esposa Prazer em conhecê-lo (a). O prazer é meu. Você fala inglês / português? Só um pouquinho. De onde você é? Sou americano (a). Você é brasileiro (a)? Sou do Canadá.

F. Meeting People / Conhecendo Pessoas

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English What do you do? How old are you? How are you gonna pay? Where do you work?


Português O que você faz? Quantos anos você tem? Como você vai pagar? Onde você trabalha? 7

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How long have you been in Brazil? Where do you live? When is your birthday? How old is he? Would you like to go out with me? Do you wanna dance? Let’s go to the movies? Are you married? Do you have a boyfriend?

Há quanto tempo você está no Brasil? Onde você mora? Quando é o seu aniversário? Qual é a idade dele? Quer sair comigo? Vamos dançar? Vamos ao cinema? Você é casada? Você tem namorado?

G. Money / Dinheiro

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English Where can I exchange some money? Do you have change for a 50? (fifty) What’s the exchange rate today? Can you cash a check for me?

Português Onde eu posso trocar dinheiro? Você tem troco pra 50? (cinqüenta) Qual é a cotação do dólar pra hoje? Você troca um cheque pra mim?

H. Going Shopping / Fazendo Compras

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English Can I help you? Thank you. I am just looking... How much is that wallet? I’d like to see some cellphones... How much is that one? It’s expensive! How much is the discount? Have you got a cheaper one? I want to pay in cash. Do you know where I can find one?

Will you pay with a credit card or in cash? 79 Can I pay with a credit card? 80 I will take that one. 81 Do you want the receipt? 78


Português Pois não? Obrigado (a), estou só olhando... Quanto custa essa carteira? Eu queria ver um celular... Quanto custa aquele lá? Tá caro! De quanto é o desconto? Você tem um mais barato? Quero pagar em dinheiro. Você sabe onde eu posso encontrar uma? Vai pagar em cartão ou em dinheiro? Posso pagar com cartão? Vou levar este aqui. Vai querer a notinha?

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I. Taxi / Táxi

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English How much is the fare to Maracanã? I want to go to the Copacabana Hotel. Turn on the next right, please. Turn on the second left, please. Turn right. How much is the fare?

Português Quanto fica até o Maracanã? Quero ir ao Hotel Copacabana. A próxima à direita, por favor. A segunda à esquerda, por favor. Dobre à direita. Quanto é a corrida?

J. Airport / Aeroporto

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English Where is the check-in stand? Can I have a roundtrip ticket to Miami, please? What is the departure time? Which platform? What’s the platform #? What’s the gate number? How do you spell your name? All passengers for flight RJ104 please proceed to gate 13.

Português Onde fica o balcão de check-in? Uma passagem de ida e volta pra Miami por favor. Qual é o horário do vôo? Qual o número da plataforma? Qual o número do portão de embarque? Como se soletra seu nome? Todos os passageiros do vôo RJ104 queiram se dirigir ao portão 13.

K. Bus Station / Rodoviária English 94 When does the next bus come? 95 What time does the next bus to Rio leave? 96 What’s the schedule to São Paulo? Is there a vacancy to Volta Redonda on the 3 PM bus? 98 How much is a ticket to Curitiba? 99 Is there any cheaper way to get there? 97

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A ticket to Recife, please. How long is the trip? I want a roundtrip ticket. Is there a seat by the window? Is there a vacancy on the next bus? Aisle seat or window seat? Let’s get off on the next stop!


Português Quando vem o próximo ônibus? Que horas sai o próximo ônibus para o Rio? Qual é o horário do ônibus para São Paulo? Ainda há lugar no ônibus das 3 para Volta Redonda? Quanto é a passagem pra Curitiba? Tem outro jeito para chegar lá mais barato? Uma passagem pra Recife, por favor. Quantas horas de viagem? Quero uma passagem de ida e volta. Tem lugar na janela? Tem vaga no próximo horário? Corredor ou janela? Vamos descer no próximo! 9


L. Hotel / Hotel

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English Good morning. I have booked a room. How much is it per day? Do you have a double room? What’s the room number? I will stay until Wednesday. Hello. Can you give me a wake up call at six please? I’m staying at the room 104. Any messages for room 104? Can you get me a cab / taxi? May I leave it in the safe? Good morning. The bill for 104, please. Single or double? I’m sorry. It’s full. I’d like a single room and a double room.

Português Bom dia. Eu reservei um quarto. Quanto é a diária? Tem quarto de casal? Qual é o número do quarto? Vou ficar até quarta-feira. Alô. Pode me acordar às seis, por favor? Estou no quarto 104. Algum recado para o 104? Você me chama um táxi, por favor? Posso deixar isso no cofre? Bom dia. A conta do 104, por favor. Solteiro ou casal? Desculpe, mas está lotado. Quero um quarto de solteiro e outro de casal.

M. Restaurant / Restaurante

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English Good morning. A table for 6 please. What’s the special today? I will try... How would you like your steak? Well-done, please. I want it medium-rare. What kind of juice do you have? Mineral water, please. Do you have bottled-pop? A beer, please. How long will it take? Do you want a doggy bag? I’m in a bit of a hurry. I am a vegetarian. That looks delicious... Is it takeout? Anything else, sir? Could you bring me another knife? Could you bring me another glass?


Português Bom dia. Uma mesa pra 6, por favor. Qual é o prato do dia? Vou querer... Como você quer o seu bife? Bem passado, por favor. Pode ser no ponto. Qual suco vocês tem? Uma água mineral, por favor. Vocês tem refrigerante litro? Uma cerveja, por favor. Fica pronto em quanto tempo? Quer que embrulhe pra viagem? Estou com um pouco de pressa. Eu sou vegetariano. Aquilo parece gostoso... É pra viagem? Algo mais, senhor? Você me vê outra faca? Você me traz mais um copo? 10

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Can you pass the salt please? Pass the sugar, please. Rare of well done? This meal is cold. The bill, please. Waiter – the bill, please!

Me passa a sal, por favor? Me passa o açúcar, por favor. Bem passado ou mal passado? Essa comida está fria. Pode fechar a conta. Garçom, a conta, por favor!

N. On The Phone / Ao Telefone

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English May I use the telephone? Can I make collect call? Is it a local call? Hello, this is John. I’d like to talk to Mr. Francis... Hold on, please. One moment, please. He has just left... Do you want to leave a message? She hasn’t arrived yet. Can you call back in 10 (ten) minutes? He is on the phone. Can you wait on the line? Hello. Extension 4243 please. Can you transfer me to extension 4243, please? He is not in at the moment. Do you want to leave a message? Do you Want to leave a message? Can you take a message? May I take a message? No, thanks. I’ll call again later. I’ll call again later, thanks. Hello. I’d like to talk to the manager. Who would like to speak with him / her? Hold on a minute. I’ll call him/her What’s your name, sir? Madam Tell him it’s David’s friend. Hello. May I talk to Ann? It’s her! May I talk to the manager? You’re talking to him. It’s him. How can I help you?


Português Posso usar o telefone? Posso fazer uma chamada a cobrar? É chamada local? Alô, aqui é o John. Eu queria falar com o Seu Francis... Só um momento. Um momento, por favor.

Ele deu uma saidinha... Quer deixar recado? Ela não chegou ainda. Você me liga daqui a 10 (dez) minutos? Ele está no telefone. Vai esperar na linha? Alô. Ramal 4243, por favor. Você pode me transferir, por favor? Ele não se encontra no momento... Vai deixar recado? Quer deixar recado? Pode anotar um recado? Posso anotar algum recado? Não. Eu ligo de novo, obrigado. Eu ligo mais tarde. Obrigado (a). Alô. Eu queria falar com o gerente. Quem gostaria? Só um minuto. Vou chamar... Qual o nome do senhor (do senhora)? Diz pra ele que é o amigo do David. Alô! Posso falar com a Ana? É ela! Posso falar com o gerente? Tá falando com ele... Sou eu mesmo, pode falar. 11

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Which number did you dial? It’s 123 456 7890. Sorry. Wrong number. Wrong number. I’m sorry. What time will he come back? Do you know what time she will be back? Can you tell me when she is back? Ask him to return the call, please? It’s dialing... but nobody’s answering. The line is busy. I’ve just called. It’s busy. Speak louder, please! Could you please speak a little louder? I’ve been calling, but I can’t get through. The call fell through.

Que número você ligou? Aqui é do 123 456 7890. Desculpe, foi engano. Número errado, desculpe. A que horas ele volta? Sabe que horas ela vai voltar? Pode me informar quando ela volta? Pede a ele pra me retornar a ligação? Tá chamando... mas ninguém atende. A linha tá ocupada. Acabei de ligar. Só tá dando ocupado... Fala mais alto, por favor! Pode falar um pouquinho mais alto? Só chama, ninguém atende. Caiu a ligação.

O. Special Occasions / Ocasiões Especiais

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English Good luck! Have a nice trip! Have a nice vacation! Bon appetit. Have fun! I hope you get better... Good luck! Happy Birthday! Happy New Year! Merry Christmas! The same to you. Congratulations! I’m sorry. Bless you!

Português Boa sorte! Boa viagem! Boas férias! Bom apetite. Divirtam-se! Estimo melhoras... Felicidades! Feliz aniversário! Feliz Ano Novo! Feliz Natal! Igualmente, obrigado. Meus parabéns! Meus pêsames. Saúde!

P. Saying Goodbye / Despedidas

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English See you later! See you tomorrow! See you next time. Till next time.


Português Até logo! Até amanhã! Até a próxima Até mais. 12

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Have a nice weekend. Have a nice trip! Have a nice weekend. Good bye,

Bom fim de semana. Tenha uma boa viagem! Tenha um bom fim de semana. Tchau.

Q. Question Words / Palavras e Frases Interrogativas

209 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226

English At what time? To where? What? With whom? From where? Whose? Where? What? To where? To whom? Why? Why not? Which one? When? How much does it cost? How much is it? How many? Who? About whom?

Português A que horas? Aonde? Como? Com quem? De onde? De quem? Onde? O que? Para onde? Para quem? Por quê? Por que não? Qual? Quando? Quanto custa? Quanto é? Quantos? Quantas? Quem? Sobre quem?

R. Time Expressions / Expressões Temporais

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English In the evening In the afternoon Now Some years ago A couple of days ago Tomorrow Tomorrow morning The day before yesterday Before Sometimes


Português À noite À tarde Agora Alguns anos atrás Alguns dias atrás Amanhã Amanhã de manhã Anteontem Antes Às vezes 13

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Early in the morning Early In a couple of weeks In the morning Every now and then After The day after tomorrow Every other day Next Sunday Tonight A long time ago Today Tonight This morning Nowadays Later Last month Very late In (the) Spring Next week Next time On Christmas Eve Last year On the next day In (the) Winter In (the) Autumn / Fall In (the) Summer Never Yesterday Last night A bit later Some days before Last Saturday Last week Next week Two weeks ago Always Late Too late Three years ago


Bem cedinho Cedo Daqui a duas semanas De manhã De vez em quando Depois Depois de amanhã Dia sim, dia não Domingo que vem Esta noite Há muito tempo Hoje Hoje à noite Hoje de manhã Hoje em dia Mais tarde / Logo mais Mês passado Muito tarde Na primavera Na próxima semana Na próxima vez Na véspera do Natal No ano passado No dia seguinte No inverno No outono No verão Nunca Ontem Ontem à noite Pouco tempo depois Poucos dias antes Sábado passado Semana passada Semana que vem Semana retrasada Sempre Tarde Tarde demais Três anos atrás

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Unit 02 – Cognates: Portuguese at First Sight How many Portuguese words do you know? Check these cognates... You know more than you think!

Cognates are words that have the same origin or that are related and similar in some way. They can usually be deduced without any previous knowledge of the target language. Check these examples – they are all in Portuguese: capital plural tropical dicionário

geral legal aniversário glossário

original visual contrário milionário

There are about 1600 of them between Portuguese and English! In order to make it easier for you, I've organized them into 4 groups: •

Nouns Words that refer to people, places, things, events, substances or qualities: Quenner, dessert, branch.

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Adjectives Words that describe nouns or pronouns: tender, little, old.

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Verbs Words that describe actions, conditions or experiences: run, type, translate, print.

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Adverbs Words which describe or give more information about verbs, adjectives, adverbs or phrases: daily, urgently.

Here they come:


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NOUNS – SUBSTANTIVOS

English animal hospital moral capacity eternity flexibility

Português 1. -al = -al

2. -ty = -dade

animal hospital moral capacidade eternidade flexibilidade

3. -ism = -isma, ismo atheism ateísmo criticism criticismo feminism feminismo dentist humorist tourist

4. -ist = -ista

dentista humorista turista

5. -nce, -ance = -ência, ança abstinence abstinência patience paciência perseverance perseverança 6. -or = -or actor color favor


ator cor favor

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ADJECTIVES – ADJETIVOS

English real sensual virtual

Português 7. -al = -al

real sensual virtual

8. -ant, ent = -ant, ent excellent excelente important importante patient paciente English

Português

9. -ary = -ário, ária adversary adversário arbitrary arbitrário contrary contrário 10. -ic = -ico, ica economic econômico metallic metálico pacific pacífico 11. -id = -ido, ida

lucid splendid vivid

lúcido esplêndido vívido

12. -ile = -il, óvel automobile automóvel mobile móvel projectile projétil 13. -ive = -ivo, iva Courtesy by www.Learn-Portuguese-Now.com © Charlles Nunes – 2007

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adoptive descriptive imaginative

adotivo descritivo imaginativo

14. -ible, able = -ível, ável accessible acessível admirable admirável convertible conversível 15. -ous = -oso, -osa delicious delicioso famous famoso vicious vicioso •

VERBS – VERBOS

English celebrate create donate dance complete imagine

Português 16. -ate = -ar

17. –e = -ar

celebrar criar doar dançar completar imaginar

18. -ult, ent, ort = -ultar, entar, ortar comment comentar consult consultar export exportar amplify qualify simplify

19. -fy = -ficar


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ADVERBS – ADVÉRBIOS

English

Português

20. -ly = -mente creatively criativamente separately separadamente usually usualmente

Let’s see some examples?

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Português Você foi ao hospital? A eternidade é muito tempo... O que você acha do feminismo? Ele é um bom dentista. Ela tem muita paciência... Pode me fazer um favor? Acredite, é real. A comida estava excelente. Nosso adversário trabalha duro. Deve haver uma solução pacífica. Ela ainda está lúcida aos 90! O projétil nunca foi encontrado. Eles têm três filhos adotivos. Este programa é incrível! Está delicioso! Vamos celebrar a ocasião! Vamos imaginar uma maneira melhor? Nós exportamos para o Japão. Você deveria se qualificar melhor. Ele simplesmente não quer trabalhar.

English Did you go to the hospital? Eternity is a long time... What do you think about feminism? He is a good dentist. She has much patience... Can you do me a favor? Believe me, it is real. The food was excellent. Our adversary works hard. There must be a pacific solution. She is still lucid at 90! The projectile was never found. They have three adoptive children. This program is incredible! It’s delicious! Let’s celebrate the occasion! Let’s imagine a better way? We export to Japan. You should qualify yourself better. He simply doesn’t want to work.

We become what we think about all day long. - Ralph Waldo Emerson


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Unit 03 – The 100 Most Common Portuguese Verbs Verbs Are the Base of Communication. If You Master Them, You Can Master Any Language

Verbs are the backbone of any language. They describe actions, conditions or experiences. By using them, you can always make your point. I found this true when I took a Sign Language Course1. All I needed to do was learn the main verb of any phrase, put it in the past or in the future with only one more gesture and... Bingo! What I wanted to get across became clear. Here you will find the 100 Most Common Portuguese Verbs, divided into groups of 10. Each verb comes with its respective translation – and an example phrase. The irregular ones are italicized . Follow these tips to make the most out of your time: •

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Print the 10 groups – cut out each of them – and keep them in your pocket during the day. Whenever you have free time, check over your cards. You will be surprised with how much you will learn, as you turn spare moments into productive time. Translate the phrases into English. You can send me the translated phrases by email and I can help you improve: [email protected] Rewrite the phrases, replacing one word at a time in each phrase – replacing verb by verb, noun by noun, and so on. English arrive – arrived ask – asked be – was / were begin – began break – broke bring – brought buy – bought call – called can – could choose – chose

Portuguese chegar pedir, perguntar ser, estar começar, iniciar quebrar trazer comprar chamar, telefonar poder escolher

Example À que horas você chega em casa? Why don’t you ask your father? I want to be your friend. When did it all begin? Don’t break my heart. Can you please bring me a glass? Where did you buy your car? Call me later, please. Can I help you? Choose the right.

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A System of hand and body movements representing words, which is used by and to people who cannot hear or talk. Courtesy by www.Learn-Portuguese-Now.com © Charlles Nunes – 2007

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English clean – cleaned close – closed come – came cook – cooked cry – cried cut – cut dance – danced date – dated depend – (ed) die – died

Português limpar fechar vir cozinhar chorar, gritar cortar dançar namorar depender morrer

Exemplo It’s not very clean. Close the door, please. Could you come earlier? Do you know how to cook? Why was she crying again? How did he cut his hand? Do you know how to dance? Are you dating him? Do you depend on your parents? When did your grandfather die?

English do – did dream–dreamed drink – drank drive – drove eat – ate fall – fell feel – felt find – found

Português fazer sonhar tomar, beber dirigir comer cair sentir achar, encontrar acabar, terminar voar

Exemplo What do you do? Did you sleep well? Do you drink beer? Do you know how to drive? Let’s eat! How could he fall? Are you feeling better now? I need to find a better job! Let’s finish it now? She is always flying.

English follow – followed forget – forgot get – got get up – got up give – gave go – went grow – grew have – had hear – heard help – helped

Português seguir esquecer conseguir, obter levantar dar, doar ir crescer, cultivar ter escutar, ouvir ajudar, socorrer

Exemplo Follow me as I follow Him. I will never forget that morning... Is he getting fat again? What time do you usually get up? Give me your hand. Where do you want to go tonight? Everybody needs to grow. Once I had a dream. Can you hear me? Help me, please!

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 finish – finished 30 fly – flew

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English hope – hoped jump – jumped keep – kept kiss – kissed know – knew learn – learned leave – left lend – lent let – let like – liked

Português esperar pular, saltar guardar, manter beijar conhecer, saber aprender sair, deixar, partir emprestar deixar, permitir gostar

Exemplo I hope you get this job. Let’s jump together! Keep the change. Let’s just kiss and say goodbye. Did you know my father? I want to learn Portuguese! Don’t leave me alone! Can you lend me some money? Let me try again. Do you like your work?

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English listen – listened live – lived look – looked lose – lost love – loved make – made marry – married meet – met miss – missed need – needed

Português ouvir, escutar gostar olhar, ver perder amar fazer casar

perder, sentir falta precisar

Exemplo Are you listening to me? Where do you live? Look at me now. I lost my wallet yesterday. I love you. I can’t make it all alone... When did you get married? Nice to meet you. Why did you miss the last class? Call me if you need some help.

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English open – opened pay – paid play – played prefer – (ed) put – put read – read receive – (ed) remember (ed) run – ran say – said

Português abrir pagar jogar, tocar preferir pôr, colocar ler receber lembrar correr dizer

Exemplo What time does it open? Who is going to pay for it? Let’s play this afternoon again? I prefer to live on my own. Put your hand in the hand of God. Do you like to read? How much did you receive? I can’t remember his last name... Let’s run away! What did you say?

encontrar, conhecer


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English see – saw sell – sold send – sent sing – sang sit – sat sleep – slept speak – spoke spell – spelt spend – spent start – started

Português ver vender mandar, enviar cantar, cantarolar sentar (se) dormir falar soletrar gastar, despender começar, iniciar

Exemplo I can’t see you anymore... Do you want to sell your house? Send her flowers! Do you sing in the bathroom? Sit down, please. Did you sleep well last night? Do you speak English? How do you spell your last name? How much can you spend? What time did the show start?

Português ficar parar estudar pegar, levar falar, conversar contar, dizer haver, existir, ter pensar, achar viajar virar

Exemplo

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English stay – stayed stop – stopped study – studied take – took talk – talked tell – told there is – are think – thought travel – traveled turn – turned

English

Português entender visitar esperar acordar, despertar andar, caminhar querer lavar assistir

91 underst and – ood 92 visit – visited 93 wait – waited 94 wake up – woke up 95 walk – walked 96 want – wanted 96 wash – washed 98 watch – watched 99 work – worked 100 write – wrote

trabalhar, funcionar

escrever


Why didn’t you stop them? When did you study there? Let’s take the next bus! I don’t want to talk about it. Why don’t you tell your mother? There is a place for everyone... What do you think about it? Did you travel last year? Turn right, please.

Exemplo I don’t understand your father. Would you like to visit her today? Wait a moment, please. What time did you wake up? You need to walk daily. I don’t want it anymore. I don’t want it anymore. Did you watch TV last night? Are you working there yet? Do you prefer to write or to read? 23


Unit 04 – The 100 Most Common Portuguese Words In the past, words used to be worthier than documents. Nowadays, they are only words, nothing else...

Words. By and through them, huge empires were build or destroyed. They represent a powerful link between ideas and actions. Their potential is such that in the Creation report we read: “And God said , Let there be light: and there was light.2” Nowadays, His Words keep inspiring the mankind. And changes are still made, be it in the physical, emotional or spiritual field. If a word said at the proper time may create worlds, save lives, celebrate weddings, or absolve someone from a punishment, why not learn the most common of them in Portuguese? The ones here included represent more than 50% of any conversation and, adding the Cognates and the Common Portuguese Phrases, quite soon you will manage the basic vocabulary to communicate efficiently. Let me repeat the tips from the Unit 01: •

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01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10

Print the 10 groups – cut out each of them – and keep them in your pocket during the day. When you have a free time, check them out. You will get surprised with your progress reserving a specific time to study. Any comments will be warmly welcomed at the www.learn-portuguese-now.com contact form Rewrite each phrase in Portuguese, replacing a word by phrase. But keep in mind: replace a verb by a verb, a noun by a noun, and so on. English a, an about after again all almost also, too always and any

Português Example um, uma I have an idea! sobre, a respeito de What do you know about love? depois, após See you after the class. de novo, novamente Let me try again! todo, toda, todos (as) Do you work all the week? quase We are almost there! também Nice to meet you, too... sempre I will always remember you. e She kissed her and walked away. qualquer, nenhum Do you have any question?

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Genesis 1:3 Courtesy by www.Learn-Portuguese-Now.com © Charlles Nunes – 2007

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Inglês beautiful because before big body but by city day down

Português bonito (a) porque antes, perante grande corpo mas, porém por cidade dia para baixo

Example Your sister is very beautiful! I bought it because I wanted. Come back before midnight, OK? I want to buy a big ice cream... Sun lotion protects your body. I’m sorry, but I think you’re wrong. That book was written by a Brazilian. What’s your favorite city? Have a nice day! Don’t look down!

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Inglês every everybody everyday everything everywhere far first for forever friend

Português todo, cada, toda todo mundo, todos todo dia tudo em todos os lugares longe, distante primeiro (a) por, para para sempre amigo (a)

Example Every love it the first one. Everybody needs somebody. Would you like to study everyday? Money isn’t everything. Want to bet? Love is everywhere. Do you live far from here? This is my first visit to Rio. There’s a phone message for you. Families can be forever. That’s what friends are for!

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Inglês from good happy he her here him his how I

Português de (origem) bom, boa feliz ele ela, dela aqui ele, dele dele como eu

Example Where are you from? It’s so good to see you after all this time! Your daughter looks so happy. He couldn’t care less. I don’t know why she quit her job. I've lived here for about three years. Why don’t you forgive him? Have you seen his new girlfriend? How are you doing? I love you.


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Inglês if in last many me more most much my near

Português se em último (a) muitos me, mim mais o (a) mais, maioria muito meu, minha perto, próximo

Example If I were you, I would do the same! I’ve got something in my eye. What’s your last name? We have many reasons to celebrate. Do you remember me? Listen more, and talk less! Most of my friends study English. Thank you very much. Did you know my father? Is there a bank near here?

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Inglês never new no, not now of on only or other our

Português nunca novo (a) não agora de no, na apenas, somente ou outro, outra (s) nosso, nossa (s)

Example I’ve never been to the USA. I need to buy a new car. Please, don’t tell anybody. Thanks, I’m not hungry now. Why did you change the color of your hair? Do you go to church on Sundays? I was only trying to help. Are you listening to me or not? When did you first meet each other? We bought our house in 1994.

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Inglês out people please price same she so something sometimes still / yet

Português fora, saída povo, pessoas por favor preço o mesmo, a mesma ela tão, então algo, alguma coisa às vezes ainda

Example Get out! Smart people study foreign languages. Could you please pass me the salt? He wants to be a polyglot at any price! We were wearing exactly the same dress! She is my best friend. Thank you for being so patient. Is there something you would like to say? Sometimes it’s best not to say anything. I am still hungry.


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Inglês than that the their them there they thing this time

Português do que que, isso, aquilo o, a, os, as deles, delas eles (as), deles, (as) lá eles, elas coisa este, esta, isto tempo, hora, vez

Example I spent more than I expected to. What’s that? Honey, can you bring me the towel? I can’t forget their kindness. Why don’t you visit them once in a while? We will never get there in time. They are improving their pronunciation. Things are getting better! This is the one I want. I want to spend more time with my family.

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Inglês to today under us usually very way we what when

Português para hoje sob, embaixo nós, nos geralmente muito jeito, modo, caminho nós o que quando

Example I’ll have to tell your father. What’s the date today? He hid under the bed. Why don’t you come with us? He usually gets home at about noon. Thank you very much. We must find a way. Why don’t we try it again later? What time is it? When is your birthday?

Inglês where which who why with without word yes you your

Português onde o qual que, quem por que, por quê com sem palavra sim você, vocês seu, sua, seus, suas

Example Where do you live? Which of your parents do you feel closer to? Who’s your best friend? Why are you studying English? I live with my parents. I can’t live without you. I can still remember his last words... Do you like Brazilian food? Yes, I love it. The more I see you, the more I want you. It’s your last chance...


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Unit 05 – Flash Cards: The Memory Back Up With These Flash Cards, You Will Find Enough Time to Study Portuguese – Even Trolls and Snowmen Can Do It!

Flash Cards. Simple cards with a word or picture on them. They are very useful in memorizing and learning foreign languages. Here you will find 100 examples of Flash Cards with verbs and numbers in Portuguese. Most of the verbs are in the infinitive form (the ones ending in ‘R’). For space constraints, I’ve included some in the present simple tense. Have fun with your friends, family or students. Consider the following tips: 1. Print the 100 cards and cut them out. 2. Give some cards to each player, and make a pile with the remaining ones, similar to a card game. 3. Each player must pronounce (or spell) the verb, ask a question or make a math exercise whose result should be the number shown in the card. 4. The next player answers the question asked for the former one, and set his/her own card. The player who doesn’t know how to ask/answer a question, gets one more card. 5. At the end of the turn, the player who set the card with the greatest number get all of them and keep them for the final counting. 6. When someone runs out of cards, the game is over. 7. The winner is the one who scored more points. Obviously, the rules can be changed at the players’ wish – especially if these instructions seem too confusing!☺ Only two rules should never be ignored: 1. Growing comes through activity. There is no growing – physical or mental without effort, and effort requires work. Calvin Coolidge 2. Remember that ‘Play hard!’ always begins with ‘Play’. Courtesy by www.Learn-Portuguese-Now.com © Charlles Nunes – 2007

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leite

água

pão

beber um devagar

quatro bem

cedo

cinco

5

trabalhar

dormir sete

7

dinheiro

filhos

ter 10

seu pai

ele

gostar

brincar

querer oito

8

o nome

uma palavra

soletrar dez

11


onze

três

3

tchau

alô

dizer

conhecer

falar 4

dois

2

de nadar

dela

comer

1

alto

carne

seis

6

este aqui

aquele lá

comprar 9

nove

seus pais

tudo

entender doze

12

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embora

para casa

perto daqui

ir treze lá

aqui

ler

ficar em casa

preferir dezenove

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me ver

estar

vinte e dois

dezessete

17

todo dia

muito

vinte

com a gente de novo


vinte e três

dezoito

18

dormir

nadar

poder vinte e um

21

tudo

claramente

jogar 23

tarde

às seis

estudar 20

quinze

15

levantar

fazer

deixar 22

isso

o melhor

trabalhar dezesseis

quatorze

14

de ajuda

de você

precisar

morar

13

16

sozinho

ver 24

vinte e quatro

30


pra cá

comigo

vir

encontro

vinte e cinco

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amigos

dinheiro

vinte e seis

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vinte e oito deles

de mim

aqui

trinta e um comigo

trinta e quatro

grande

nisso

consigo

trinta e dois

32

à esquerda

à direita

virar 35


vinte e sete

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Inglês

de cór

trinta e cinco

trinta

30

na boca

todo dia

beijar

pensar

ficar 34

vinte e nove

29

ler

dirigir

aprender

ser

lembrar 31

bom

um voluntário

fazer 28

a resposta

um jeito

33

com ele

trinta e três com ela

namorar 36

trinta e seis

31


no trabalho

todos

os braços

às sete

encontro

abrir

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trinta e sete

38

você

pra sempre

bastante

amar quarenta

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por alguém

muito

esperar quarenta e três

43

antes

depois

quarenta e seis

depressa

correr quarenta e um

41

com clareza

bem

começar

44 quarenta e quatro

os olhos

a porta

fechar 47

quarenta e sete


trinta e nove

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com ela

sobre isso

converso quarenta e dois

42

tarde

cedo

chegar

escrever

iniciar 46

trinta e oito

de novo

agora

45

quarenta e cinco

o trabalho

com isso

terminar 48

quarenta e oito

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pouco

bastante

crescer 49

quarenta e nove

segredo

o dinheiro

guardar 52

cinqüenta e dois

a chave

sua mão

cinqüenta

50

com atenção

53

cinqüenta e três revistas

um livro

de rir

56

cinqüenta e oito

faltar 54 cinqüenta e quatro

por 5 reais

tempo

57

cinqüenta e nove


bem

cinqüenta e sete

mentiras

gastar 59

a aula

pouco

vender

cinqüenta e seis

dinheiro

cinqüenta e um

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escutar

parar 58

pular

ler

cinqüenta e cinco

com isso

isso

pra dentro

alto

ajudar

pôr 55

você

a todos

a verdade

contar 60

sessenta

33


de ônibus

a trabalho

viajar sessenta e um

61

o copo

em pedaços

bem

entre os dois

pedir

62

sessenta e dois

pra dentro

pra mim

trazer 65

sessenta e cinco do tempo

de você

sessenta e sete tempo

uma chance

68

um barulho

dar 70

setenta

sessenta e oito coisas


setenta e um

à noite

de novo

telefonar sessenta e seis

66

calor

em casa

sentir 69

sessenta e nove logo

correndo

sair

ouvir 71

sessenta e três

63

escolher dependo 67

um favor

algo

visitar

quebrar 64 sessenta e quatro

hoje

meus pais

72

setenta e dois

34


com ela

em maio

casar setenta e três

73

notas

um café

bem

setenta e seis com amor

74

no rio

setenta e nove da escada

cair 82

oitenta e dois

setenta e quatro devagar

a cavalo

setenta e sete

77

no clube

comigo

setenta e cinco

75

a janela

setenta e oito

78

contigo

oitenta e um

oitenta

81

pelo futuro

por ela

dinheiro


oitenta e três

acordado

sonhar

80

83

com o pano

limpar

dançar esperar

flores

enviar

andar

cozinhar 79

uma carta

receber

tomar 76

telefonema

visitas

pra você

empresto 84

oitenta e quatro

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de novo

lá

em dinheiro

olhar 85

nada

oitenta e cinco

86

oitenta e seis

alguma coisa

TV

a partida

oitenta e oito

89

o carro

com cuidado

alto

dirigir à mesa

no sofá

noventa e quatro

oitenta e nove de... para...

voar 92

noventa e dois

as mãos

o carro

95

noventa e cinco


oitenta e sete

87

de alegria

muito

chorar noventa

90

disso

um rosto

esquecer noventa e três

93

a mão

lavar

sentar 94

cantar

assistir

88

noventa e um

uma música baixinho

pagar

existir

91

a prazo

no copo

cortar 96

noventa e seis

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dormindo

em paz

morrer 97

cedo

noventa e sete

a multidão

você

perder

seguir 98

noventa e oito

peso

a chave

99

noventa e nove

tarde

acordar 100

cem


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Common Words – A Matter of Perspective When I started working as an English teacher, this experience showed me what makes a word ‘common’: On a sunny afternoon, a passerby dropped in for some water. The secretary told him to help himself, and got back to work. (I could hear everything from the classroom...) As the man got closer to the water fountain, he tried to get along by asking out loud: “– Does this school belong to Walter?”

That very common word – water – written on the gallon’s cover, was not so simple for him! The secretary answered him politely, as usual, but I knew she was laughing up a storm! As the visitor left, the whole classroom exploded in laughter! (OK, I shouldn’t have... But who could resist?☺) Fortunately, later on that same day I tried to put myself in that visitor’s shoes by recalling the first English book that I tried to read on my own. I used to skim each page, wondering what those words could mean. All of a sudden, the words ‘begin’ and ‘again’ popped up in my eyes. For the first time, I noticed that some words appeared more often than others did. That was an insight moment for me. By noticing that, I realized that the so-called ‘common words’ only become ‘common’ to you when you recognize them at first sight and understand their meaning in several contexts. Want to learn them in a wink of an eye? Grab your free copy of ‘365 Most Common Words in Portuguese’ at www.learn-portuguese-now.com, print them out, cut them into flashcards and keep them with you wherever you go. (The bathroom is my favorite classroom!☺) You will soon notice that learning Portuguese is not rocket science... (And if you happen to meet any ‘Walter’ on your way, please tell him that you’ve heard about a language course which is on sale, with his name ‘almost’ inscribed on the water fountain!)


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As a Portuguese Teacher, I’ve Never Faced Trouble Fixing Airplanes Of course, they’ve never come into the classroom! Grammar and Pronunciation in any language (including mine) reminds me of my trouble with airplanes. It is impossible to have any doubts about something that you never think about! That’s why I boldly defend that you shouldn’t worry about verb conjugation in Portuguese. Just make do with the 3 basic tenses – present, past and future – and the singular pronouns – I, you, he/she/it – and everything is going to fall into place at the proper time. Let’s have a look at an example with the verb ‘falar’ – to speak. Here’s the ‘all-correctand-frightening’ table:

1. Eu 2. Tu 3. Ele 4. Nós 5. Vós 6. Eles

Present

Past

Future

falo falas fala falamos falais falam

falei falaste falou falamos falastes falaram

falarei falarás falará falaremos falareis falarão

The Good News... Having been helping beginners for a couple of years, I can promise you that language learning doesn’t have to be all that hard. In the daily speech/writing, normal human beings usually abide by these rules: •

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•

The second person of plural (vós/you) is not used. The second person of singular (tu/you) is usually replaced by ‘você’, and agrees with the third person: você fala, ele fala. The Future is not made according to the above grammar rule. Instead, we just say ‘Eu vou, você vai, ele vai, nós vamos, eles vão’ + the infinitive of any verb: Eu vou falar. / I will speak. Você vai comer. / You will eat. Ele vai sair. / He will leave.


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... And here’s ALL you need to start:

1. Eu 2. Você 3. Ele

Present

Past

Future

falo fala fala

falei falou falou

vou falar vai falar vai falar

Português. Português. Português.

A little bit more lifting and encouraging, right? Indeed, there are two more conjugations – verbs ending in ‘er’ and ‘ir’ – they are as simple as the first one. You will be introduced to them in a while. If I were you, I would celebrate this moment by going to the window and shouting... “– My language problems is over!”

(Uh-oh, I think I need some help with my English...


☺ )

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Language Learning is NOT a Miracle! So... What is a miracle? According to the dictionary, it is an ‘unusual event caused by mysterious forces in a surprising and unexpected way’. But out of those learned pages, things get a bit more confusing: Some say it is an inexplicable event, according to the laws of Nature. Others say it is an operating force contrary to Nature... Saint Augustine once stated, "Miracles are not contrary to Nature. Only to what we know about Nature." And I must agree with him. When talking about second language learning, I have been faced with hundreds of misconceptions denying how you can learn it in a practical, achievable and enjoyable way. Not that I know all the facts about the matter (and that’s for sure! ☺), but I have reason enough to believe that foreign languages can be learned by ANYONE (including YOU) since you: • • •

Believe in your own capacity to learn Get the right tools Follow the right process

Let's make it clear. Have a look at the following Portuguese words: capital plural tropical dicionário programa celebrar invisível autorização qualidade acadêmico diariamente

general legal aniversário glossário sistema calcular possível nação sensibilidade básico emocionalmente


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There are some 1600 similar words between Portuguese and English! As you understand the basic principles of word formation in Portuguese, you can immediately turn hundreds of English words to this romantic language. I know that it may seem too simple for some, but I used this same principle to learn English and Spanish – and it worked wonderfully. Why don’t you give it a try? No miracle required.


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