Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Portuguese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will dive into some Portuguese vocabulary related to education. Whether you are attending a Portuguese-speaking university or simply want to expand your language skills, these terms will come in handy. Remember that the more you practice, the easier it will be to memorize them!
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Sports & Hospital.
General Education Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some general terms related to education:
| Portuguese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Escola | /esh-KOH-lah/ | School |
| Universidade | /oo-nee-ver-see-DAH-dee/ | University |
| Professor | /proh-fess-OHR/ | Professor/Teacher |
| Estudante | /es-too-DAHN-teh/ | Student |
| Matéria | /mah-TEH-ree-ah/ | Subject |
| Nota | /NOH-tah/ | Grade |
| Diploma | /dee-plow-MUH/ | Diploma |
| Tarefa | /tuh-REH-fah/ | Homework/Assignment |
| Livro | /LEE-vroh/ | Book |
Here are some examples of how to use these terms in context:
- Person 1: Eu sou estudante de universidade. (I am a university student.)
- Person 2: Qual é a sua matéria favorita? (What is your favorite subject?)
Classroom Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's move on to some vocabulary related to the classroom:
| Portuguese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Quadro | /KWA-droh/ | Board |
| Giz | /geez/ | Chalk |
| Caderno | /ka-DER-noh/ | Notebook |
| Lápis | /LAH-peesh/ | Pencil |
| Caneta | /kuh-NEH-tah/ | Pen |
| Borracha | /boh-RAH-shah/ | Eraser |
| Calculadora | /kah-loo-koo-LAH-drah/ | Calculator |
| Ábaco | /AH-bah-koh/ | Abacus |
Examples:
- Person 1: Você pode emprestar seu lápis? (Can you lend me your pencil?)
- Person 2: Claro, mas eu preciso dele também. (Sure, but I need it too.)
Academic Degrees[edit | edit source]
These are the main academic degrees in Portuguese you should know:
| Portuguese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Graduação | /grah-doo-AH-sow/ | Undergraduate degree |
| Pós-graduação | /pose grah-doo-AH-sow/ | Graduate degree |
| Mestrado | /mess-TRAH-doo/ | Master's degree |
| Doutorado | /dow-toh-RAH-doo/ | Doctorate degree |
Examples:
- Person 1: Eu terminei minha graduação no ano passado. (I finished my undergraduate degree last year.)
- Person 2: Parabéns! Você pretende fazer uma pós-graduação? (Congratulations! Are you planning on getting a graduate degree?)
Academic Calendar[edit | edit source]
If you are studying in a Portuguese-speaking country, you will need to be familiar with the academic calendar. Here are some important terms:
| Portuguese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ano letivo | /AH-noh LEH-tee-voh/ | Academic year |
| Trimestre | /tree-MEH-streh/ | Trimester |
| Semestre | /seh-MEH-streh/ | Semester |
| Férias | /FEH-ree-ahs/ | Vacation (break) |
Examples:
- Person 1: Quando começa o ano letivo? (When does the academic year start?)
- Person 2: Geralmente em agosto. (Usually in August.)
Famous Portuguese Universities[edit | edit source]
Finally, let's take a look at some of the most well-known universities in Portuguese-speaking countries:
- Universidade de São Paulo (USP) – Brazil
- Universidade de Coimbra - Portugal
- Universidade do Porto - Portugal
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) - Brazil
- Universidade de Lisboa - Portugal
Now that you have learned some important vocabulary related to education, don't forget to practice with native speakers on Polyglot Club. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- Practice Portuguese Vocabulary on the App Store
- Portuguese Vocabulary Cards (Portuguese Edition): Vis-Ed (Visual ...
- PORO - Portuguese Vocabulary on the App Store
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