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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/portuguese Portuguese] learners! 😊<br>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! | |||
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== General Education Vocabulary == | |||
Let's start with some general terms related to education: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! 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 == | |||
Let's move on to some vocabulary related to the classroom: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! 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 == | |||
These are the main academic degrees in [https://polyglotclub.com/language/portuguese Portuguese] you should know: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Graduação || /grah-doo-AH-sow/ || Undergraduate degree | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Eu | | 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 == | |||
If you are studying in a Portuguese-speaking country, you will need to be familiar with the academic calendar. Here are some important terms: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! 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 == | |||
Finally, let's take a look at some of the most well-known universities in [https://polyglotclub.com/language/portuguese 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 [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club]. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=97 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/portuguese/question questions]! | |||
<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎 | <hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎 | ||
== Sources == | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universidade_de_S%C3%A3o_Paulo Universidade de São Paulo] | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Coimbra University of Coimbra] | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Porto University of Porto] | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_University_of_Rio_de_Janeiro Federal University of Rio de Janeiro] | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Lisbon University of Lisbon] | |||
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Revision as of 00:09, 4 March 2023
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!
General Education Vocabulary
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
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
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
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
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!
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
Sources
- Universidade de São Paulo
- University of Coimbra
- University of Porto
- Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
- University of Lisbon