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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!...

Cristina Loureiro
Sep 26, 20222 min read
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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...

Cristina Loureiro
Jan 5, 20222 min read
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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...

Cristina Loureiro
Nov 8, 20213 min read
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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...

Cristina Loureiro
Nov 2, 20211 min read
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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...

Cristina Loureiro
Nov 1, 20211 min read
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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...

Cristina Loureiro
Oct 28, 20211 min read
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