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Indefinite pronouns are words used to refer to people, places, or things in a non-specific way. They are called indefinite because they do not refer to a specific person or thing. In Portuguese, indefinite pronouns are used to generalize or refer to an unknown or arbitrary thing. In this lesson, we will learn about the most common indefinite pronouns used in Portuguese.
Indefinite Pronouns
Algum/Alguns/Alguma/Algumas
"Algum" means "some" in English. It is used to indicate a non-specific amount. It can also mean "any" when used in negative sentences.
Examples:
| Portuguese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Algum dinheiro | AHL-goon deh-NEH-ee-roo | Some money |
| Algumas pessoas | AHL-goo-mahsh peh-SOH-ahsh | Some people |
| Ele não tem algum dinheiro | EH-lee noh tehng AHL-goon deh-NEH-ee-roo | He doesn't have any money |
Nenhum/Nenhuns/Nenhuma/Nenhumas
"Nenhum" means "none" or "not any" in English. It is used in negative sentences to indicate that there is no amount of something. It can also be used as an adjective.
Examples:
| Portuguese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Nenhum problema | NEH-noong proh-BLEH-mah | No problem |
| Nenhuma pessoa | NEH-noo-mah peh-SOH-ah | No person |
| Ele não tem nenhum dinheiro | EH-lee noh tehng NEH-noong deh-NEH-ee-roo | He doesn't have any money |
Todo/Todos/Toda/Todas
"Todo" means "all" or "every" in English. It is used to indicate the totality of something.
Examples:
| Portuguese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Todo mundo | TOH-doo MOON-doo | Everyone |
| Todas as pessoas | TOH-dahsh ahsh peh-SOH-ahsh | All the people |
| Ele leu todo o livro | EH-lee LEH-oo TOH-doo oh LEE-vroo | He read the entire book |
Qualquer
"Qualquer" means "any" or "whichever" in English. It is often used in questions or negative sentences.
Examples:
| Portuguese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Qualquer dia é bom para mim | KWAL-keh dee-ah eh bohm pah-rah meeng | Any day is good for me |
| Ela não tem qualquer problema | EH-lah noh tehng KWAL-keh proh-BLEH-mah | She doesn't have any problem |
Outro/Outros/Outra/Outras
"Outro" means "other" or "another" in English. It is used to indicate something different than what was previously mentioned.
Examples:
| Portuguese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Preciso de outro lápis | PREH-see-soo deh OH-troh LAH-peesh | I need another pencil |
| Li outro livro ontem | LEE OH-troh LEE-vroh OHN-tehng | I read another book yesterday |
Prepositions
Prepositions are words that describe the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. In Portuguese, prepositions are used to indicate position, location, direction, and time. Here are some common prepositions used in Portuguese:
A
"A" means "to" or "at" in English. It is used to describe the location of a place or the person to whom an action is directed.
Examples:
- Eu vou a praia (I am going to the beach)
- O livro pertence a ela (The book belongs to her)
De
"De" means "of" or "from" in English. It is used to describe possession, origin, or association.
Examples:
- A blusa é de algodão (The blouse is made of cotton)
- Eu vim de São Paulo (I came from São Paulo)
Em
"Em" means "in" or "on" in English. It is used to describe position or location.
Examples:
- Eu estou em casa (I am at home)
- As chaves estão em cima da mesa (The keys are on the table)
Com
"Com" means "with" in English. It is used to describe the company of someone or something involved in an action.
Examples:
- Eu falei com minha mãe (I talked with my mother)
- Ele comprou o bolo com morangos (He bought the cake with strawberries)
Sources
Videos
Portuguese Indefinite Articles - Learn Them With Rafa - YouTube