Study Resource: Adjectives that can be used as adverbs in Brazilian Portuguese
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Brazilian Portuguese | Example (adverb use) |
|---|---|
alto high | A professora sempre fala alto na classe. The teacher always talks loudly in class. |
baixo low | Fale baixo para não acordar o bebê. Speak softly so as not to wake the baby. |
barato cheap | Paguei barato nesse casaco. I paid cheap for this coat. |
caro expensive | Este colar custou caro, cuidado. This necklace was expensive, be careful. |
direito right | Eles não pintaram a parede direito. They didn't paint the wall right. |
direto direct | Por favor, vá direto ao assunto. Please, get straight to the point. |
duro hard | Elas trabalham duro no restaurante. They work hard at the restaurant. |
forte strong | Ontem choveu forte, mas hoje está sol. Yesterday it rained heavily, but today it's sunny. |
junto together | Minha mãe vai viajar, mas eu não vou junto. My mother is going away, but I'm not going with her. |
rápido fast | Patrícia anda rápido para o trabalho. Patricia walks quickly to work. |
