Turn Familiar English Words Into Portuguese Vocabulary

Use familiar English word endings to recognise and build European Portuguese vocabulary with this free cognate patterns guide.

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Use the Vocabulary You Already Know

A 40-page reference with over 1,100 examples, pairing common English word endings with their European Portuguese counterparts.

  • Pattern-by-pattern tables. See common English endings beside their usual Portuguese forms, including -ty to -dade and -tion to -ção.

  • Over 1,100 examples. Work through a broad reference list instead of trying to infer a pattern from one or two words.

  • English and Portuguese side by side. Scan each table quickly and connect familiar English vocabulary with its Portuguese counterpart.

  • A pronunciation next step. Use the linked European Portuguese pronunciation video when you are ready to practise saying the words.

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