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Frases de exemplo
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avançar
to advance / to move forward
📌 Nota gramatical
-ar regular conjugation group. Takes auxiliary verb 'ter'.
Exemplo
O autocarro começou a avançar quando o semáforo ficou verde.
The bus started to move forward when the traffic light turned green.
afastar-se
to move away
📌 Nota gramatical
-ar regular reflexive verb. Uses enclitic pronoun placement in European Portuguese.
Exemplo
Afasta-te da borda da plataforma porque o comboio está a chegar.
Move away from the edge of the platform because the train is arriving.
aproximar-se
to approach / to get closer
📌 Nota gramatical
-ar regular reflexive verb. Often followed by the preposition 'de'.
Exemplo
O turista aproximou-se do balcão de informações para pedir um mapa.
The tourist approached the information desk to ask for a map.
agachar-se
to squat / to crouch
📌 Nota gramatical
-ar regular reflexive verb describing physical body posture and positioning.
Exemplo
Ele teve de se agachar para conseguir ver debaixo da mesa.
He had to crouch down to be able to see under the table.
atravessar
to cross
📌 Nota gramatical
-ar regular conjugation group. Indicates moving across a space or obstacle.
Exemplo
Cuidado ao atravessar a estrada principal, pois há muito trânsito.
Be careful when crossing the main road, as there is a lot of traffic.
desviar
to divert / to swerve / to step aside
📌 Nota gramatical
-ar regular verb. Often used reflexively as 'desviar-se'.
Exemplo
O condutor teve de desviar o carro para evitar um buraco na rua.
The driver had to swerve the car to avoid a pothole in the street.
descer
to go down / to descend / to get off
📌 Nota gramatical
-er regular verb (despite slight stem variations in standard paradigms). Used for movement downwards or exiting vehicles.
Exemplo
Vou descer na próxima paragem de autocarro para ir ao supermercado.
I'm going to get off at the next bus stop to go to the supermarket.
encaixar
to fit in / to slot
📌 Nota gramatical
-ar regular verb. Describes physical positioning of objects together.
Exemplo
Esta peça de madeira não quer encaixar no sítio correto.
This wooden piece doesn't want to fit into the correct spot.
esconder
to hide / to conceal
📌 Nota gramatical
-er regular conjugation group. Often used with the reflexive 'esconder-se'.
Exemplo
As crianças adoram esconder os brinquedos debaixo do sofá.
Children love to hide their toys under the sofa.
estender
to stretch / to spread out / to hang out (clothes)
📌 Nota gramatical
-er regular verb. In Portugal, frequently used for hanging washed laundry.
Exemplo
Vou estender a roupa no pátio agora que o sol apareceu.
I'm going to hang out the laundry in the patio now that the sun has come out.
inclinar
to tilt / to lean / to bend
📌 Nota gramatical
-ar regular verb. Often used reflexively ('inclinar-se') to lean forward or sideways.
Exemplo
Inclina-te um pouco para a frente para conseguirmos ver a paisagem.
Lean forward a bit so we can see the scenery.
marchar
to march / to proceed
📌 Nota gramatical
-ar regular conjugation group. Used for orderly or rhythmic movement.
Exemplo
Os soldados começaram a marchar em direção à praça central.
The soldiers began to march toward the central square.
mergulhar
to dive / to plunge / to submerge
📌 Nota gramatical
-ar regular verb. Describes entering water or submerging into something.
Exemplo
Ele decidiu mergulhar na piscina fria logo de manhã cedo.
He decided to dive into the cold pool early in the morning.
parar
to stop
📌 Nota gramatical
-ar regular conjugation group. Essential for movement and positioning contexts.
Exemplo
O autocarro teve de parar subitamente devido a um peão na estrada.
The bus had to stop suddenly due to a pedestrian on the road.
patinar
to skate / to skid / to slip
📌 Nota gramatical
-ar regular verb. Used for skating or loss of traction in motion.
Exemplo
As rodas do carro começaram a patinar na estrada com gelo.
The car wheels started to skid on the icy road.
permanecer
to remain / to stay
📌 Nota gramatical
-er regular/mixed pattern verb indicating stable position or state.
Exemplo
Deves permanecer sentado até o avião parar completamente na pista.
You must remain seated until the plane stops completely on the runway.
posicionar
to position / to place
📌 Nota gramatical
-ar regular verb. Often used reflexively ('posicionar-se') to take a stance or location.
Exemplo
Tens de posicionar a câmara corretamente para apanhar toda a paisagem.
You have to position the camera correctly to capture the whole landscape.
ressaltar
to bounce / to stand out / to jut out
📌 Nota gramatical
-ar regular conjugation group. Used for objects bouncing or features standing out.
Exemplo
A bola começou a ressaltar contra a parede da garagem.
The ball started to bounce against the garage wall.
tropeçar
to stumble / to trip
📌 Nota gramatical
-ar regular verb. Often followed by the preposition 'em'.
Exemplo
Quase consegui cair porque tropecei numa pedra na calçada.
I almost managed to fall because I tripped over a stone on the pavement.
virar
to turn / to turn around
📌 Nota gramatical
-ar regular verb. Frequently used for changing direction or turning corners.
Exemplo
Deves virar à esquerda no próximo cruzamento para chegar ao hotel.
You must turn left at the next intersection to get to the hotel.
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