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The Verb "Usar" in Portuguese: More versatile than you think
Do you know the different meanings of the verb "usar" in Portuguese? For those learning the language, recognizing these differences is important.

Prof. Audrey Lyra
4 days ago4 min read


Compreender x entender and escutar x ouvir: What are the differences?
Have you ever wondered when to use "compreender" versus "entender"? And what about the difference between "escutar" and "ouvir"?

Prof. Audrey Lyra
Sep 123 min read


The sounds of the letter X in Portuguese
The letter X is full of surprises in our language! With varied sounds ranging from soft to more pronounced, it appears in so many different words that it makes our speech even more interesting. Exploring the ways the letter X can sound is a fun journey through the universe of the Portuguese language, where each sound tells a different story.
Shall we discover these little sound secrets together?

Prof. Audrey Lyra
Apr 272 min read


Understanding Portuguese: the differences between LEVAR, TRAZER and PEGAR
If you're learning Portuguese, you've probably encountered confusion between the verbs levar, trazer and pegar. Although they seem to have similar meanings, context and direction of action are crucial to using them correctly.
Let's break them down!

Prof. Audrey Lyra
Oct 20, 20252 min read


Understand the participle in Portuguese
The participle is a noun form and can be understood as the verb form that indicates a completed action. Understanding this noun form is essential to improving your writing and speaking, as well as better understanding sentence structure. Let's dive in!

Prof. Audrey Lyra
Jul 26, 20252 min read


How to understand and differentiate the verbs SER, ESTAR and FICAR
A very common doubt among those who learn Portuguese as a foreign language is the distinction between the verbs "Ser", "Estar" and "Ficar". These three verbs are fundamental in the language and, despite appearing similar, each has its own contexts of use. Let's explore these differences a little more so you can feel safer when using them. Firstly, the verb "Ser" is used to express permanent or essential characteristics of someone or something. For example, when we say "Ela é

Prof. Audrey Lyra
Feb 28, 20252 min read


Nasal sounds in Portuguese
Nasal sounds in Portuguese are truly fascinating and, at the same time, challenging for those learning the language. They have a particularity that makes them unique: the vibration of the nose during speech! This happens mainly with vowels that receive the til (~), as in "mãe" (mother) and "pão" (bread). In addition, nasal sounds also appear in the letters M and N, as in "bom" (good) and "cansado" (tired). Let's learn more about these sounds?

Prof. Audrey Lyra
Feb 28, 20252 min read


How to greet and say goodbye in Portuguese
Communicating well in Portuguese is a valuable skill, especially in Brazil, where interpersonal interaction is very rich. One of the fundamental aspects of effective communication is knowing keywords. These words not only make it easier to understand, but they also help you make meaningful connections. For example, knowing greetings like "olá", "bom dia" and goodbye expressions like "até breve" are essential for any foreigner learning the language. Brazilians, in general, hav

Prof. Audrey Lyra
Feb 28, 20252 min read
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