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Activities: “How to make a sentence in Brazilian Portuguese?”

By: Ana Amélia Rodrigues dos Santos
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These activities are part of our Brazilian Portuguese Grammar series. The skills we are practicing here are covered in our article:

Activity 1: Translate

Translate the sentences below to Brazilian Portuguese. Remember that the position of some elements differs from English to Brazilian Portuguese.

  • It is raining a lot outside.

    Sample Answer:
    Está chovendo muito lá fora.

  • We are good friends.

    Sample Answers:
    Nós somos bons amigos.
    Somos bons amigos.

  • Rodrigo and Marina have always been friends.

    Sample Answers:
    Rodrigo e Marina têm sempre sido amigos.
    Rodrigo e Marina sempre foram amigos.

  • I gave my grandfather a gift.

    Sample Answers:
    Eu dei um presente para meu avô.
    Eu dei um presente ao meu avô.

  • I gave him a present.

    Sample Answers:
    Eu dei-lhe um presente.
    Eu lhe dei um presente.

  • He is a simple teacher.

    Sample Answer:
    Ele é um professor simples.

  • I heard a long story.

    Sample Answer:
    Ouvi uma história longa.

  • There are many cars parked on the street.

    Sample Answers:
    Têm muitos carros estacionados na rua.
    Há muitos carros estacionados na rua.

  • Bianca is my best friend.

    Sample Answer:
    Bianca é minha melhor amiga.
    Bianca é a minha melhor amiga.

Activity 2: Position of adjectives

The position of the adjective in Brazilian Portuguese (before or after the noun) can change the meaning of a sentence. Read the two sentences in the left column and choose which one of them corresponds to the English sentence that is given.

  • Rodrigo is my elderly friend.

  • Luisa is a young woman.

  • He was an excellent deputy.

  • They hired any artist.

Activity 3: Adverbs

Adverbs can modify the meaning of adjectives, other adverbs and verbs, and can be placed in different positions. Rewrite the sentences below and place the given adverb in the most appropriate position:

  • Ontem eu comi. (muito)

  • Adriana é alta. (muito)

  • Os atletas correram. (rapidamente)

  • Carlos esteve aqui. (nunca)

  • Ele fez o trabalho sozinho. (não)

  • Maria cantou. (lindamente)

  • Seus filhos falam português. (bem)

  • Moramos no centro da cidade. (aqui)

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