Purpose
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to ask for directions and use the common preposition/article contractions.
Lesson Explanation
Onde fica…? means “Where is … located?” and Como chego a…? means “How do I get to …?” Direction words include à direita, à esquerda, perto, and longe.
Portuguese contracts many prepositions with articles: de + o = do, de + a = da, em + o = no, em + a = na, a + o = ao, a + a = à.
These are not optional stylistic shortcuts. Eu vou ao banco and Estou na estação are the normal forms.
Practice Questions
1. Ask “Where is the bank?”
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Onde fica o banco?2. Ask “How do I get to the station?”
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Como chego à estação?3. Write “to the right.”
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à direita.4. Write “to the left.”
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à esquerda.5. Write “near.”
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perto.6. What is de + o?
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do.7. What is de + a?
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da.8. What is em + o?
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no.9. What is em + a?
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na.10. What is a + o?
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ao.11. What is a + a?
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à.12. Write “I am at the station.”