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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to Unit 9 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Portuguese Course"! In this unit, we will explore indefinite pronouns in Portuguese and learn how they differ from definite articles. Indefinite pronouns are an essential part of the Portuguese language and will help you express yourself more effectively. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of indefinite pronouns and be able to use them confidently in your conversations and writing.

Indefinite Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Indefinite pronouns are words that refer to non-specific people or things. They are used when we want to talk about something without specifying exactly who or what it is. In Portuguese, indefinite pronouns are used in a similar way to their English counterparts. However, there are some differences in how they are used and the forms they take.

Forms of Indefinite Pronouns[edit | edit source]

In Portuguese, indefinite pronouns can be classified into different forms based on their gender and number. Let's take a look at the different forms:

Masculine Singular Indefinite Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Alguém - someone, somebody
Algum - some
Nenhum - no, none

Feminine Singular Indefinite Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Alguma - some
Nenhuma - no, none

Masculine Plural Indefinite Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Alguns - some
Nenhum - no, none

Feminine Plural Indefinite Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Algumas - some
Nenhuma - no, none

Examples[edit | edit source]

Let's see some examples of how indefinite pronouns are used in Portuguese:

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English
Alguém está na porta.	Al-guem es-ta na por-ta.	Someone is at the door.
Algum livro está na mesa.	Al-gum li-vro es-ta na me-sa.	Some book is on the table.
Nenhum carro está na rua.	Ne-nhum car-ro es-ta na ru-a.	No car is on the street.
Alguma comida está na geladeira.	Al-gu-ma co-mi-da es-ta na ge-la-dei-ra.	Some food is in the fridge.
Nenhuma pessoa está aqui.	Ne-nhu-ma pes-so-a es-ta a-qui.	No person is here.
Alguns alunos estão na sala.	Al-guns a-lu-nos es-ta-o na sa-la.	Some students are in the classroom.
Algumas revistas estão na estante.	Al-gu-mas re-vis-tas es-ta-o na es-tan-te.	Some magazines are on the shelf.
Nenhuma caneta está na gaveta.	Ne-nhu-ma ca-ne-ta es-ta na ga-ve-ta.	No pen is in the drawer.

As you can see from the examples, indefinite pronouns are used to refer to non-specific people or things. They can be used with verbs to form complete sentences or as subjects or objects in sentences.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing this lesson on indefinite pronouns in Portuguese! You have learned how to use indefinite pronouns and the different forms they take based on gender and number. Remember to practice using indefinite pronouns in your conversations and writing to reinforce your learning. In the next lesson, we will explore prepositions and how they are used in Portuguese to describe location, time, and direction.

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

Course Presentation

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

Indefinite Pronouns
Prepositions

Unit 10: Health and Emergencies

Videos[edit | edit source]

Portuguese Indefinite Articles - Learn Them With Rafa - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+== Introduction ==
-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.
+Welcome to Unit 9 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Portuguese Course"! In this unit, we will explore indefinite pronouns in Portuguese and learn how they differ from definite articles. Indefinite pronouns are an essential part of the Portuguese language and will help you express yourself more effectively. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of indefinite pronouns and be able to use them confidently in your conversations and writing.
 == Indefinite Pronouns ==
-=== Algum/Alguns/Alguma/Algumas ===
+Indefinite pronouns are words that refer to non-specific people or things. They are used when we want to talk about something without specifying exactly who or what it is. In Portuguese, indefinite pronouns are used in a similar way to their English counterparts. However, there are some differences in how they are used and the forms they take.
+=== Forms of Indefinite Pronouns ===
+In Portuguese, indefinite pronouns can be classified into different forms based on their gender and number. Let's take a look at the different forms:
-"Algum" means "some" in English. It is used to indicate a non-specific amount. It can also mean "any" when used in negative sentences.
+==== Masculine Singular Indefinite Pronouns ====
-Examples:
+* Alguém - someone, somebody
-{| class="wikitable"
+* Algum - some
-! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
+* Nenhum - no, none
-|-
-| Algum dinheiro  || AHL-goon deh-NEH-ee-roo || Some money
+==== Feminine Singular Indefinite Pronouns ====
-|-
-| Algumas pessoas  || AHL-goo-mahsh peh-SOH-ahsh || Some people
+* Alguma - some
-|-
+* Nenhuma - no, none
-| Ele não tem algum dinheiro  || EH-lee noh tehng AHL-goon deh-NEH-ee-roo || He doesn't have any money
-|}
+==== Masculine Plural Indefinite Pronouns ====
-=== Nenhum/Nenhuns/Nenhuma/Nenhumas ===
+* Alguns - some
+* Nenhum - no, none
-"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.
+==== Feminine Plural Indefinite Pronouns ====
-Examples:
+* Algumas - some
-{| class="wikitable"
+* Nenhuma - no, none
-! 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 ===
+=== Examples ===
-"Todo" means "all" or "every" in English. It is used to indicate the totality of something.
+Let's see some examples of how indefinite pronouns are used in Portuguese:
-Examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Todo mundo  || TOH-doo MOON-doo  || Everyone
+| Alguém está na porta. || Al-guem es-ta na por-ta. || Someone is at the door.
 |-
-| Todas as pessoas  || TOH-dahsh ahsh peh-SOH-ahsh || All the people
+| Algum livro está na mesa. || Al-gum li-vro es-ta na me-sa. || Some book is on the table.
 |-
-| Ele leu todo o livro  || EH-lee LEH-oo TOH-doo oh LEE-vroo  || He read the entire book
+| Nenhum carro está na rua. || Ne-nhum car-ro es-ta na ru-a. || No car is on the street.
-|}
+|-
+| Alguma comida está na geladeira. || Al-gu-ma co-mi-da es-ta na ge-la-dei-ra. || Some food is in the fridge.
-=== Qualquer ===
-"Qualquer" means "any" or "whichever" in English. It is often used in questions or negative sentences.
-Examples:
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Qualquer dia é bom para mim  || KWAL-keh dee-ah eh bohm pah-rah meeng || Any day is good for me
+| Nenhuma pessoa está aqui. || Ne-nhu-ma pes-so-a es-ta a-qui. || No person is here.
 |-
-| Ela não tem qualquer problema  || EH-lah noh tehng KWAL-keh proh-BLEH-mah || She doesn't have any problem
+| Alguns alunos estão na sala. || Al-guns a-lu-nos es-ta-o na sa-la. || Some students are in the classroom.
-|}
-=== Outro/Outros/Outra/Outras ===
-"Outro" means "other" or "another" in English. It is used to indicate something different than what was previously mentioned.
-Examples:
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Preciso de outro lápis  || PREH-see-soo deh OH-troh LAH-peesh  || I need another pencil
+| Algumas revistas estão na estante. || Al-gu-mas re-vis-tas es-ta-o na es-tan-te. || Some magazines are on the shelf.
 |-
-| Li outro livro ontem  || LEE OH-troh LEE-vroh OHN-tehng || I read another book yesterday
+| Nenhuma caneta está na gaveta. || Ne-nhu-ma ca-ne-ta es-ta na ga-ve-ta. || No pen is in the drawer.
 |}
-== Prepositions ==
+As you can see from the examples, indefinite pronouns are used to refer to non-specific people or things. They can be used with verbs to form complete sentences or as subjects or objects in sentences.
-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:
+== Conclusion ==
-* Eu falei com minha mãe (I talked with my mother)
-* Ele comprou o bolo com morangos (He bought the cake with strawberries)
-== Sources ==
+Congratulations on completing this lesson on indefinite pronouns in Portuguese! You have learned how to use indefinite pronouns and the different forms they take based on gender and number. Remember to practice using indefinite pronouns in your conversations and writing to reinforce your learning. In the next lesson, we will explore prepositions and how they are used in Portuguese to describe location, time, and direction.
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indefinite_pronoun Indefinite Pronoun]
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preposition Preposition]
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 <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhBr9pQtYnY</youtube>
+==Sources==
+* [https://www.fluentu.com/blog/portuguese/portuguese-pronouns/ Portuguese Pronouns: A Comprehensive Guide for Learners ...]
+* [https://www.portuguesetutoring.com/post/indefinite-portuguese-pronouns-talking-about-nothing-and-everything Indefinite Portuguese Pronouns: Talking about Nothing and Everything]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_grammar Portuguese grammar - Wikipedia]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Portuguese/Grammar/Porquê-VS-Porque|Porquê VS Porque]]
+* [[Language/Portuguese/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
+* [[Language/Portuguese/Grammar/Plural|Plural]]
+* [[Language/Portuguese/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
+* [[Language/Portuguese/Grammar/Time|Time]]
+* [[Language/Portuguese/Grammar/Ser-and-Estar|Ser and Estar]]
+* [[Language/Portuguese/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
+* [[Language/Portuguese/Grammar/Regular-Verbs|Regular Verbs]]
+* [[Language/Portuguese/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
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