A1 - Basic Sentence Structure & Definite and Indefinite Articles

Level A1
60 min

Basic Sentence Structure

Basic sentence structure is essential for creating clear and understandable sentences in Portuguese. It usually follows a Subject-Verb-Object order, similar to English. Understanding this will help you form simple sentences and communicate effectively.

Key Points

  • Subject-Verb-Object order is common in Portuguese.
  • Nouns and verbs must agree in gender and number.
  • Questions often change the structure slightly.

Definite and Indefinite Articles

In Portuguese, articles are important words that define nouns. Definite articles refer to specific items, while indefinite articles refer to non-specific items.

Key Points

  • Definite articles specify a particular noun.
  • Indefinite articles refer to any member of a group.
  • Articles agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify.