The difference between obrigado and obrigada in Portuguese is simple: men say obrigado and women say obrigada. The word changes according to the gender of the speaker, not the person being thanked. Obrigado vs Obrigada: The Quick Answer If you are… You say… A man Obrigado A woman Obrigada The rule is simple: Example: Thank…
Learning a new language comes with many challenges. One of the most frustrating is mistaking one word for another. After all, you had already learned it. You know its definition and when to apply it. Until a native speaker uses it in a different context, leaving you feeling lost. But what if it is not…
There are many reasons you should learn Portuguese. One of them, with the most immediate benefits, is the possibility of traveling to Portugal and using it in a real-life context. The country is especially known as a summer destination, with stunning beaches and warm sunny days. Thus, after planning your trip and deciding what you…
Sooner or later, most language learners wonder how they can improve their vocabulary. For example, a quick search for “Portuguese vocabulary” brings you dozens of results for word lists with their English translations. But does reading word lists over and over again really help you memorize new words? Isn’t there a better, faster way to…
Sim , Não , Talvez , Por favor , and Obrigado or Obrigada . These are the first words most students acquire when they start learning Portuguese. Yet, sooner or later, they need to search for different expressions. After all, how long can you keep a conversation if you answer only with yes, no, or maybe? In this blog post,…
FREE MEMRISE LESSON – https://portuguesewithcarla.com/replies On this lesson I will teach you what expressions the Portuguese use in common situations. I will also put each one in a sentence to help further with memorisation and pronunciation. Enjoy! Carla Ready to become fluent in European Portuguese? For the last decade, we’ve been working on putting together…