Reasons and keeping things
gives a reason: . introduces a result: . A simple condition can use with present forms: .
(put it on) and (keep it) are polite imperatives with feminine direct-object , referring to the raincoat or key. In a negative command it goes before: . means get dressed: .
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I stay at home because it rains. | ||
| I stay at home because it rains. | ||
| It rains, so I stay at home. | ||
| It rains, so I stay at home. | ||
| If it rains, I take the umbrella. | ||
| If it rains, I take the umbrella. | ||
| Maria, keep it, feminine, politely. | ||
| Maria, keep it, feminine, politely. | ||
| I get dressed now. | ||
| I get dressed now. | ||
| We get dressed now. | ||
| We get dressed now. | ||
Fico em casa porque chove.I stay at home because it rains.
Chove, por isso fico em casa.It rains, so I stay at home.
Se chove, levo o guarda-chuva.If it rains, I take the umbrella.
Dona Maria, guarde-a.Maria, keep it, feminine, politely.
Eu visto-me agora.I get dressed now.
Nós vestimo-nos agora.We get dressed now.
Sou novo aqui. Eu visto-me agora.I am new here. I get dressed now.
Sou nova aqui. Eu visto-me agora.I am new here. I get dressed now.
Sou novo aqui. Nós vestimo-nos agora.I am new here. We get dressed now.
Sou nova aqui. Nós vestimo-nos agora.I am new here. We get dressed now.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the useful pattern
Tap the form practised in this unit.
.
I stay at home because it rains.
, .
It rains, so I stay at home.
, .
If it rains, I take the umbrella.
, .
Maria, keep it, feminine, politely.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form 1
Choose the right word for the gap.
Fico em casa chove.
I stay at home because it rains.
Chove, fico em casa.
It rains, so I stay at home.
chove, levo o guarda-chuva.
If it rains, I take the umbrella.
Dona Maria, .
Maria, keep it, feminine, politely.
Eu agora.
I get dressed now.
Nós agora.
We get dressed now.
Sou novo aqui. Eu agora.
I am new here. I get dressed now.
Sou nova aqui. Eu agora.
I am new here. I get dressed now.
Sou novo aqui. Nós agora.
I am new here. We get dressed now.
Sou nova aqui. Nós agora.
I am new here. We get dressed now.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Use the form 1
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Fico em casa chove.
I stay at home because it rains.
Chove, fico em casa.
It rains, so I stay at home.
chove, levo o guarda-chuva.
If it rains, I take the umbrella.
Dona Maria, .
Maria, keep it, feminine, politely.
Eu agora.
I get dressed now.
Nós agora.
We get dressed now.
Sou novo aqui. Eu agora.
I am new here. I get dressed now.
Sou nova aqui. Eu agora.
I am new here. I get dressed now.
Sou novo aqui. Nós agora.
I am new here. We get dressed now.
Sou nova aqui. Nós agora.
I am new here. We get dressed now.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build a sentence
Put the words in order.
I stay at home because it rains.
It rains, so I stay at home.
If it rains, I take the umbrella.
Maria, keep it, feminine, politely.
I get dressed now.
We get dressed now.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
I stay at home because it rains.
You say:
Use the meaning and Portuguese pattern explained in this unit.
I stay at home because it rains.
You say:
Use the meaning and Portuguese pattern explained in this unit.
It rains, so I stay at home.
You say:
Use the meaning and Portuguese pattern explained in this unit.
It rains, so I stay at home.
You say:
Use the meaning and Portuguese pattern explained in this unit.
If it rains, I take the umbrella.
You say:
Use the meaning and Portuguese pattern explained in this unit.
If it rains, I take the umbrella.
You say:
Use the meaning and Portuguese pattern explained in this unit.
Maria, keep it, feminine, politely.
You say:
Use the meaning and Portuguese pattern explained in this unit.
Maria, keep it, feminine, politely.
You say:
Use the meaning and Portuguese pattern explained in this unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
