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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to Unit 3 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Portuguese Course"! In this unit, we will focus on the topic of Family and Descriptions. In this particular lesson, we will learn how to describe people's appearances using adjectives and basic vocabulary words. Being able to describe someone's physical characteristics is essential for effective communication and building relationships. So let's dive in and expand our Portuguese vocabulary!

Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Let's start by learning some useful vocabulary words related to physical descriptions. These words will help us describe people's appearances accurately and in detail. Take a look at the table below:

Portuguese Pronunciation English
alto(a) AHL-too(a) tall
baixo(a) BAH-ee-shoo(a) short
magro(a) MAH-groo(a) thin
gordo(a) GOHR-doo(a) fat
bonito(a) boh-NEE-too(a) beautiful/handsome
feio(a) FAY-oo(a) ugly
jovem JOH-vehm young
velho(a) VEH-lyoo(a) old
cabelo kah-BEH-loo hair
olhos OH-yoosh eyes
pele PEH-leh skin

Take your time to practice pronouncing these words correctly. It's important to get the pronunciation right to be easily understood.

Describing Physical Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Now that we have learned some vocabulary words, let's see how we can use them to describe people's physical characteristics. We will use the verb "ser" (to be) to form our sentences. Here are a few examples:

  • Ela é alta. (She is tall.)
  • Ele é baixo. (He is short.)
  • A mulher é magra. (The woman is thin.)
  • O homem é gordo. (The man is fat.)

As you can see, we use the verb "ser" followed by the adjectives to describe someone's physical appearance. Remember that adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun they describe. So if you are describing a man, you would use the masculine form of the adjective, and if you are describing a woman, you would use the feminine form.

Let's practice a bit more. Look at the following examples:

  • Ele tem cabelo preto. (He has black hair.)
  • Ela tem olhos azuis. (She has blue eyes.)
  • Ele tem a pele clara. (He has fair skin.)
  • Ela tem cabelo loiro. (She has blonde hair.)

In these examples, we are using the verb "ter" (to have) to talk about specific physical features. Again, pay attention to the agreement between the adjectives and the nouns they describe.

Additional Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

To expand our vocabulary further, let's learn some additional words related to physical descriptions. These words will help us describe people's appearances in even more detail:

  • alto(a) e magro(a) - tall and thin
  • baixo(a) e gordo(a) - short and fat
  • bonito(a) e jovem - beautiful/handsome and young
  • feio(a) e velho(a) - ugly and old
  • cabelo castanho - brown hair
  • cabelo ruivo - red hair
  • cabelo grisalho - gray hair
  • olhos castanhos - brown eyes
  • olhos verdes - green eyes
  • olhos pretos - black eyes
  • pele bronzeada - tanned skin
  • pele morena - dark skin

Feel free to practice using these words in sentences to describe people's appearances in different scenarios.

Conversation Practice[edit | edit source]

To reinforce what we have learned so far, let's have a short conversation in Portuguese. Pay attention to the vocabulary words and sentence structure we have covered in this lesson.

Person A: Como é a Maria? Person B: A Maria é alta e bonita. Ela tem cabelo castanho e olhos verdes. Person A: E o Pedro? Person B: O Pedro é baixo e jovem. Ele tem cabelo preto e olhos pretos.

In this conversation, Person A is asking about Maria's and Pedro's physical descriptions, and Person B is providing the answers using the vocabulary and sentence structures we have learned.

Summary[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we have learned how to describe people's appearances using adjectives and basic vocabulary words. We have practiced using the verbs "ser" and "ter" to form sentences and describe physical characteristics. We have also expanded our vocabulary with additional words related to physical descriptions. Remember to practice using these words in different contexts to build your fluency and confidence in Portuguese.

In the next lesson of Unit 3, we will continue our exploration of Family and Descriptions by learning how to describe people's personalities using adjectives and basic vocabulary words. See you there!

Table of Contents - Portuguese Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Unit 1: Greetings and Basic Phrases


Unit 2: Verbs - Present Tense


Unit 3: Family and Descriptions


Unit 4: Verbs - Future and Conditional Tenses


Unit 5: Portuguese-Speaking Countries and Cultures


Unit 6: Food and Drink


Unit 7: Verbs - Past Tense


Unit 8: Travel and Transportation


Unit 9: Indefinite Pronouns and Prepositions


Unit 10: Health and Emergencies


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