There are some expressions in the Portuguese language that usually generate serious doubts among speakers. They are widely used in everyday life and, most of the time, inappropriately. Have you ever wondered, for example, if the correct thing is “at home or at home”? Another classic question: do you know if the right thing is “in color or in color”? Did you see? These seem like trivial doubts, but getting these expressions right makes all the difference for those who want to adapt the text to the cultured norm of the language.
To help you eliminate any mistakes in writing, Escola Kids has prepared five Portuguese tips that will be very useful for those who want to write well and learn more about the particularities of our language, so rich and interesting. Write them down in a notebook or consult us whenever a question arises. Enjoy the tips, enjoy reading and studying!
Five super tips on Portuguese language expressions
1st Tip → Color/Color
The first broadcast in color of Brazilian television was made in 1972
or
The first broadcast in color of Brazilian television was made in the year 1972?
The correct one is “the first transmission in color of Brazilian television was made in 1972”. We don't say that photography is in black and white? The same logic must be used in the expression “in color”.
2nd tip → At home/At home
The pizzeria delivers at home
or
The pizzeria delivers at home?
The correct is "home delivery pizzeria”. The shape at home it should only be used when in the sentence there are verbs that indicate movement, such as arrive, go, return and take. Example: The child was taken at home after school.
3rd tip → At the level of/At the level of
The contest will be held level national
or
The contest will be held in level national?
If you answered “the contest will be held in level national”, he got right. This is because the expression “at the level of” must be used when it is equivalent to the meaning of “scope” or “status”. the expression Thelevel of will be correct when the preposition “a” is associated with the article “o” and means “at the same height”. Example: The math assessment is at the level of our ability.
4th Tip → In a little while/In a little while
The children will arrive from school shortly
or
The children will arrive from school from now on?
The right answer is “the kids will come home from school shortly”. Just now indicates action that is yet to happen: the children get to (the verb is conjugated in the future tense). Already just indicates action that has already taken place, that is, it indicates elapsed time. Example: Children just arrived.
5th tip → Long term/Long term
To achieve professional success, you need to think long-term
or
To achieve professional success, you need to think in the long run?
Right answer: “To achieve professional success, you need to think in the long run”. The preposition “in” must be used in the following expressions: in the long term, in the short term and in the medium term.
By Luana Castro
Graduated in Letters
