Expressions Flashcards by Roger Andrews | Brainscape

Q

I go on foot

A

Eu vou a pé

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It is near 2

A

É ao pé de
É perto

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I
My name is Roger, I am called Roger

A

Eu sou o Roger, eu chamo-me Roger

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A short while ago

A

Há bocado (bocadinho)

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Is it near by?

A

É perto?

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To Weigh

A

Pesar

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To Measure

A

Medir

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I exercise to stay fit

A

Eu faço exercício fisico PARA ficar em forma

( It’s the objective, reason)

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I watch videos to improve my portuguese

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Vejo os vídeos PARA melhorar o meu português

(It’s the objective)

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This pen is for writing

A

Esta caneta serve PARA escrever

(The function of the pen)

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I am going to the Algarve by train

A

Vou de comboio PARA o Algarve

(Movement, local or far, left right etc)

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It is a present for you

A

É uma prenda PARA ti

(Destination is you)

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To learn portuguese is important for me

A

Aprender português é important PARA mim

(Action affects me)

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The video is being filmed by me

A

O video está a ser filmado POR mim

(Passive voice)

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The house is cleaned by João

A

A casa é limpa PELO João

(Passive voice)

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I am going shopping for him

A

Vou às compras POR ele

(Doing something FOR someone)

Q

The thief entered through the window

A

O ladrão entrou PELA janela.

(The route taken)

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The film starts about 3 pm

A

O filme começa POR volta das 3 horas

(Approximate time)

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I bought this T shirt for 15 euros

A

Eu comprei esta t-shirt POR 15 euros

(An exchange took place)

Q

Thanks for

A

Obrigado POR

(It just is, always!)

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By the time I arrived

A

na hora que eu cheguei

Q

Just in case

A

apenas no caso de

Q

Radiotherapy

A

radioterapia

Q

That’s right

A

Isso mesmo

Q

Anyway
In whatever way

A

De qualquer forma

Q

None of your business

A

Não e da sua conta

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6 cases when to use POR

A

Passive voice
Doing x FOR someone
Route taken
Time approx
Exchange
Obrigado Always

Q

Is no picnic

A

Não é pera doce

Q

It must have been

A

Deve ter sido