Portuguese 1 — Ultimate Midterm Study Guide

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering grammar concepts, verb conjugations, demonstratives, possessives, numbers, telling time, physical descriptions, clothing, food items, question words, and daily routine terms from the Portuguese 1 study guide.

Ser

A verb used to describe what something is, such as identity, nationality, and permanent characteristics.

Estar

A verb used to describe how or where something is, such as location, temporary feelings, and conditions.

Falar

To speak.

Comer

To eat.

Abrir

To open.

Ter

To have.

Ir

To go.

Fazer

To do or make.

Poder

Can or to be able to.

Querer

To want.

Ver

To see.

Ler

To read.

Trazer

To bring.

Levantar-se

To get up.

Isto

Neutral demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this', used for things located 'aqui' (here, near me).

Isso

Neutral demonstrative pronoun meaning 'that', used for things located 'aí' (there, near you).

Aquilo

Neutral demonstrative pronoun meaning 'that over there', used for things located 'ali' (over there).

Este / Esta

Demonstrative determiners meaning 'this' (masculine / feminine), used for objects located 'aqui' (near me).

Esse / Essa

Demonstrative determiners meaning 'that' (masculine / feminine), used for objects located 'aí' (near you).

Aquele / Aquela

Demonstrative determiners meaning 'that over there' (masculine / feminine), used for objects located 'ali' (over there).

Meu / Minha

Possessive adjectives meaning 'my' (masculine / feminine).

Teu / Tua

Possessive adjectives meaning 'your' corresponding to the pronoun 'tu' (masculine / feminine).

Seu / Sua

Possessive adjectives meaning 'his', 'her', or 'your' corresponding to 'você' (masculine / feminine).

Nosso / Nossa

Possessive adjectives meaning 'our' (masculine / feminine).

Vosso / Vossa

Possessive adjectives meaning 'your' corresponding to 'vocês' (masculine / feminine).

Catorze

The number 14 in Portuguese.

Dezasseis

The number 16 in Portuguese.

Meio-dia

Noon (12:00).

Meia-noite

Midnight (00:00).

Um quarto

A quarter of an hour (15 minutes), used when telling time.

De manhã

Time expression meaning 'in the morning'.

À tarde

Time expression meaning 'in the afternoon'.

À noite

Time expression meaning 'at night'.

Às segundas-feiras

Time expression meaning 'on Mondays'.

Aos sábados

Time expression meaning 'on Saturdays'.

Loiro / Loira

Blonde.

Moreno / Morena

Dark-haired.

Cabelo encaracolado

Curly hair.

Cabelo liso

Straight hair.

Óculos

Glasses.

Barba

Beard.

Camisola

Sweater or top.

Calças de ganga

Jeans.

Ténis

Sneakers.

Feijão

Beans.

Queijo

Cheese.

Sumo

Juice.

Detestar

To hate.

Quem?

Question word meaning 'Who?'.

Onde?

Question word meaning 'Where?'.

Quando?

Question word meaning 'When?'.

Porquê?

Question word meaning 'Why?'.

Acordar

Daily routine verb meaning 'wake up'.

Tomar duche

Daily routine phrase meaning 'take a shower'.

Tomar o pequeno-almoço

Daily routine phrase meaning 'eat breakfast'.

Deitar-se

Daily routine reflexive verb meaning 'go to bed'.

Um

The number 1 in Portuguese.

Dois

The number 2 in Portuguese.

Três

The number 3 in Portuguese.

Quatro

The number 4 in Portuguese.

Cinco

The number 5 in Portuguese.

Seis

The number 6 in Portuguese.

Sete

The number 7 in Portuguese.

Oito

The number 8 in Portuguese.

Nove

The number 9 in Portuguese.

Dez

The number 10 in Portuguese.

Onze

The number 11 in Portuguese.

Doze

The number 12 in Portuguese.

Treze

The number 13 in Portuguese.

Quinze

The number 15 in Portuguese.

Dezassete

The number 17 in Portuguese.

Dezoito

The number 18 in Portuguese.

Dezanove

The number 19 in Portuguese.

Vinte

The number 20 in Portuguese.

Trinta

The number 30 in Portuguese.

Quarenta

The number 40 in Portuguese.

Cinquenta

The number 50 in Portuguese.

Sessenta

The number 60 in Portuguese.

Setenta

The number 70 in Portuguese.

Oitenta

The number 80 in Portuguese.

Noventa

The number 90 in Portuguese.

Cem

The number 100

alto / alta

tall

baixo / baixa

short

magro / magra

thin

loiro / loira

blonde

moreno / morena

dark hair

cabelo comprido

long hair

cabelo curto

short hair

cabelo encaracolado

curly hair

cabelo liso

straight hair

olhos verdes

green eyes

olhos azuis

blue eyes

barba

beard

óculos

glasses

Estou cansada.

I'm tired.

Estou contente.

I'm happy.

Estou triste.

I'm sad.

Estou doente.

I'm sick.

Estou com frio.

I'm cold.