Tag Archives: adjective
Good and Well Posted by Rachel on May 31, 2011
Since much of Portuguese Blog is aimed at intermediate and advanced learners, I thought we’d do a post to help some of our readers who are just starting to study Portuguese. Still, this particular tip should be useful for everyone, since I’ve noticed this is a common mistake. Bem vs. bom It’s important to remember…
Arrasado Posted by Rachel on Jan 11, 2011
There are some words in Portuguese that have multiple meanings, but their most literal meanings relate to their other meanings. Arrasado is such a word, and it’s a helpful adjective to know. Let’s take a look at the different uses and some examples. 1. Demolished, crushed, knocked down O prédio foi arrasado durante o terremoto…
Word of the Day: saudável Posted by Rachel on Sep 11, 2009
Today’s Portuguese Word of the Day is saudável, which means healthy. Let’s take a look at how it’s used: 1. Person Fiquei doente, mas já estou saudável. I was sick, but I’m healthy now. Ele come bem e faz exercício – por isso é saudável. He eats well and does exercise–that’s why he’s healthy. 2…
Celebrity Posted by Rachel on Apr 16, 2009
When discussing celebrities, there are a few important words and phrases to keep in mind. 1. grande i.e. ator / atriz / cantor / cantora / artista (actor, actress, male singer, female singer, artist) Even though grande means big in some contexts, in this context it means great. Kate Winslet é uma grande atriz, e…