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A1 - Gender and Number Agreement & Common Nouns

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Level A1
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60 min

Gender and Number Agreement

In Portuguese, nouns and adjectives have gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural). This means that the form of the word changes depending on these characteristics. Understanding gender and number agreement is essential for forming correct sentences.

Key Points

  • Nouns in Portuguese are either masculine or feminine.
  • Adjectives must agree in gender and number with the nouns they describe.
  • The plural form typically adds '-s' or '-es' to the word.

Common Nouns

Common nouns are words that refer to general items, people, or places. They are not specific and usually do not start with a capital letter. Understanding common nouns is crucial for building basic vocabulary in Portuguese.

Key Points

  • Common nouns are general names for things.
  • They do not start with capital letters unless at the beginning of a sentence.
  • Common nouns can be singular or plural.