Unsure about how to grab someone’s attention in conversation? Watch this video to learn 6 different ways you can get someone’s attention in Brazil O! is the most common way to get someones attention. It means look! Use this forcefully to grab someones attention and interrupt them from what they were previously doing. Aqui! is […]
How to avoid sounding like a Gringo when answering questions in Portuguese
Are you making this common mistake when speaking Portuguese? Learn what it is and how to fix it by watching this video. It is very common for foreigners learning Portuguese to overuse the word sim when answering questions. If someone asks you a question you should respond using the same verb that the question was asked […]
When to use porque, por que, porquê and por quê in Portuguese
Are you confused about when to use porque, por que, porquê and por quê in Portuguese? Watch the video and have your doubts removed. [leadplayer_vid id=”5245F08F02AAE”] Por que? Simply means why? Por quê also means why, but you only use it when it comes at the end of a sentence. Or if it stands alone […]
When to use Por and Para in Portuguese
Confused about when to use por and when to use para in Portuguese? In this video you’ll learn in which situations you should use por and which situations to use para. [leadplayer_vid id=”52445B84A3EC2″] Uses of por On behalf of Eu vou cozinhar por você (I’m going to cook for you.) Pela amor de deus. (For the love of god) Exchange Eu vou trocar […]
When to use Ser and Estar in Portuguese
Confused about when to use Ser and Estar in Portuguese? In this short video you’ll learn which situations you should use Ser and which situations you should use Estar. [leadplayer_vid id=”524346B457C41″] You use ser when you are talking about something that is permanent. Your age, nationality, place of birth and any physical characteristics fall into […]