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The neuter demonstratives are used when referring to some thing or idea not yet
defined. They are pronouns, invariable in form, and do not modify nouns.
PRACTICE- PRÁTICA
Answer each question in the affirmative as in the example given. First, use the verb form
alone to mean “yes,” then give the complete answer. Assume that your teacher is
speaking to you. Observe in the following example:
2. Isto é um lápis?
3. Aquilo é uma cadeira?
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4. Isso é um cinzeiro?
5. Isto é um pedaço de giz?
6. Isso é uma caneta?
7. Aquilo é um quadro?
8. Digite seu texto aqui.
By now you are aware that verb endings change when the subject of the verb varies.
Given below are the endings for the regular verbs of the three Portuguese conjugations.
Infinitives which end in -AR are first conjugation. Those ending in -ER are second
conjugation; and those ending in -IR are third conjugation. Before conjugating a verb, it
is necessary to remove the infinitive ending.
Study the following model verbs. Notice the endings put on the verb stem and the subject
pronoun that goes with each particular form. Pay special attention to the three possible
English translations.
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*There are verbs in Portuguese which do not follow the pattern given above. These are
called Irregular Verbs. Example: ouvir (Eu ouço) – to hear; fazer (Eu faço) - to do/to
make); repetir (Eu repito) – to repeat.
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1. a [to, at]
2. de [of, from]
3. em [in, on, at]
4. para [to, for]
5. com [with]
6. sem [without]
7. antes de [before]
8. depois de [after]
9. dentro de [inside]
10. fora de [outside]
11. longe de [far from]
12. perto de [near]
The prepositions a, de, and em must combine with the definite articles as follows:
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PRÁTICA
Complete the sentences with the preposition de and the country that corresponds to the
nationality given. Remember that the majority of countries in Portuguese are accompanied
by definite articles and it will therefore be necessary to make contractions.
COLORS- AS CORES
● amarelo, -a [yellow]
● branco, -a [white]
● preto, -a [black]
● roxo, -a [purple]
● vermelho, -a [red]
● azul [blue]
● marrom [brown]
● verde [green]
● *bege [beige]
● *cinza [gray]
● *(cor de) laranja [orange]
● *(cor de) rosa [pink]
When used, most colors will agree in gender and number with the nouns that they modify.
However, the four colors marked by asterisks are always used in the singular form
indicated above.
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PRÁTICA
Answer each question affirmatively, using in your answer the word in parentheses. Observe
in the following example:
8. De que cor são seus sapatos? (cinza) Meus sapatos são _________________________________
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DIALOGANDO -1
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