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Prepositional contractions with definite articles Exercises in Portuguese language
Prepositional contractions with definite articles are a fundamental aspect of Portuguese grammar that can significantly influence the flow and clarity of your sentences. In Portuguese, prepositions often combine with definite articles to form contractions, streamlining communication and making it more efficient. For instance, instead of saying "de o carro" (of the car), Portuguese speakers would contract the preposition and article to "do carro." Understanding and mastering these contractions is crucial for anyone aiming to achieve fluency and a natural command of the language.
These contractions are not merely stylistic but also grammatical necessities, deeply embedded in the language’s structure. They help in avoiding redundancy and maintaining the natural rhythm of speech. Our exercises will guide you through the most common prepositional contractions, providing practical examples and interactive activities to reinforce your learning. By engaging with these exercises, you'll become more comfortable with the nuances of Portuguese and enhance both your written and spoken proficiency.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Nós vamos *ao* parque para fazer um piquenique (to the park).</p>
<p>2. Ele entregou o presente *à* professora (to the female teacher).</p>
<p>3. Eu moro *no* centro da cidade (in the center of the city).</p>
<p>4. Eles viajaram *aos* Estados Unidos nas férias (to the United States).</p>
<p>5. O cachorro está *na* varanda (on the balcony).</p>
<p>6. Vamos *à* praia no fim de semana (to the beach).</p>
<p>7. Ela comprou flores *no* mercado (at the market).</p>
<p>8. Nós jantamos *no* restaurante italiano (at the Italian restaurant).</p>
<p>9. Os livros estão *na* estante (on the shelf).</p>
<p>10. Ele foi *ao* médico ontem (to the doctor).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Eles foram *ao* cinema ontem (preposition + definite article "o").</p>
<p>2. Vou *à* praia todos os fins de semana (preposition + definite article "a").</p>
<p>3. O livro pertence *à* biblioteca da escola (preposition + definite article "a").</p>
<p>4. Vamos *aos* Estados Unidos no próximo mês (preposition + definite article "os").</p>
<p>5. Ela gosta de ir *às* montanhas para relaxar (preposition + definite article "as").</p>
<p>6. O gato está escondido *no* armário (preposition + definite article "o").</p>
<p>7. Os documentos estão *na* gaveta (preposition + definite article "a").</p>
<p>8. Eles viajaram *aos* Alpes durante as férias (preposition + definite article "os").</p>
<p>9. As crianças brincam *nas* ruas depois da escola (preposition + definite article "as").</p>
<p>10. Ele deixou o carro *no* estacionamento (preposition + definite article "o").</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Ele foi *ao* mercado comprar frutas frescas (preposition a + definite article o).</p>
<p>2. Nós vamos *à* praia todos os finais de semana (preposition a + definite article a).</p>
<p>3. O livro está *no* sofá da sala (preposition em + definite article o).</p>
<p>4. Elas estudam *na* biblioteca da universidade (preposition em + definite article a).</p>
<p>5. O gato está escondido *no* armário (preposition em + definite article o).</p>
<p>6. Ele trouxe flores *para a* namorada (preposition para + definite article a).</p>
<p>7. Eles moram *num* apartamento pequeno (preposition em + indefinite article um).</p>
<p>8. O cachorro está *no* jardim (preposition em + definite article o).</p>
<p>9. Eu vou *ao* cinema com meus amigos (preposition a + definite article o).</p>
<p>10. Ela deixou o celular *na* mesa (preposition em + definite article a).</p>