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Portuguese A1 - Definite and Indefinite Articles & Gender and Number Agreement

PortuguesePortuguese•
Level A1
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60 min

Definite and Indefinite Articles

In Portuguese, articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific. There are two types of articles: definite articles and indefinite articles. Definite articles refer to something specific, while indefinite articles refer to something in general.

Key Points

  • Definite articles identify specific nouns.
  • Indefinite articles refer to nonspecific nouns.
  • The form of the article changes based on the gender and number of the noun.

Gender and Number Agreement

In Portuguese, nouns have gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural). Understanding how to agree in gender and number is essential for constructing grammatically correct sentences.

Key Points

  • Nouns in Portuguese can be masculine or feminine.
  • Singular nouns become plural by adding specific endings.
  • Adjectives must agree in gender and number with the nouns they describe.