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?

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?