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Cristina Loureiro
Sep 26, 20222 min read
Five idioms with the verb ter
Are you a Learner of Portuguese, a Teacher of Portuguese, a Native Speaker, a Lusophile? Enjoy the reading and add your comments below!...
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Cristina Loureiro
Jan 5, 20222 min read
When the IMPERATIVE becomes a must…
Here is the IMPERATIVE made simple, for a smashing kick-off to 2022! Are you a Learner of Portuguese, a Teacher of Portuguese, a Native...
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Cristina Loureiro
Nov 8, 20213 min read
ACUTE, CIRCUMFLEX or GRAVE?
Fantástico, os acentos em português! Acute ´ e.g. café Circumflex ^ e.g. avô Grave ` e.g. às Are you a Learner of Portuguese, a...
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Cristina Loureiro
Nov 2, 20211 min read
Your eco-conscious possessives
Inspired by the COP26 in Glasgow, the possessives in Portuguese are here to embrace the environmental cause. And they are keen to make a...
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Cristina Loureiro
Nov 1, 20211 min read
Why is WAS/ WERE in Portuguese always driving me nuts?
Oh no, not the verb TO BE again! First thing to remember: TO BE is either SER or ESTAR, so take your pick.* Then, decide whether it is...
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Cristina Loureiro
Oct 28, 20211 min read
Have you always wanted to have a comprehensive list of verbs with stem vowel changes?
Some of my students asked me to post a more comprehensive list of verbs which conjugate like PREFERIR, i.e., verbs with vowel change in...
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