5 REGRAS de Gramática que Você PRECISA Saber!

Summary

In this lesson, Professor Liz provides a clear and easy-to-understand overview of important grammar rules in Portuguese. She covers the use of accent marks, the different meanings of the word 'mas,' the distinctions between 'meio' and 'meia,' and the correct usage of the various forms of 'porquê.' Additionally, she shares tips on how to study grammar, emphasizing the importance of understanding word classes, orthography, agreement, and the significance of reading and writing practice. The video concludes with exercises to help reinforce the content, encouraging active learning for viewers.

Takeaways

• 😀 The script provides important grammar rules that are essential to know for mastering Portuguese.
• 😀 The verb 'vir' (to come) in its third-person plural form is written with an accent circumflex (vêm), while in the third-person singular (vem) no accent is used.
• 😀 The verb 'ver' (to see) in the third-person plural is written as 'veem' without an accent due to the 2009 orthographic agreement.
• 😀 'Mas' (but) is a conjunction that is often used to introduce contrast, and can also be a noun meaning 'bad' or 'poor' when used with an accent.
• 😀 The word 'meio' (half) can be used as an adverb (meaning 'a little') or as a fraction noun (as in 'half a bottle'). It agrees in gender and number when used as an adjective.
• 😀 The usage of 'meio' versus 'muito' (very) helps clarify the distinction between indicating a moderate amount (meio) and emphasizing an extreme amount (muito).
• 😀 There are four different forms of 'porquê' (why) in Portuguese, each used in specific contexts, such as questions or responses.
• 😀 The word 'porque' without an accent is used for answers or explanations (e.g., 'Porque estudamos' – 'Because we study').
• 😀 'Há' with an accent means 'there is' or 'there are' (indicating past time), and its usage should avoid redundancy with expressions like 'há muito tempo atrás'.
• 😀 Mastery of grammar requires understanding parts of speech, orthography, concordance, and consistent practice with reading, writing, and exercises to improve proficiency.

Q & A

What are the four types of grammar mentioned in the video?

The four types of grammar mentioned are normative, descriptive, comparative, and historical.

How can we differentiate the uses of 'vem' with and without an accent?

'Vem' with an accent is the conjugation of the verb 'vir' in the third person singular (he/she/it comes), while 'vem' without an accent is the conjugation of the verb 'ver' in the third person plural (they see).

What change occurred with the 2009 Orthographic Agreement regarding the verb 'veem'?

According to the 2009 Orthographic Agreement, the verb 'veem' no longer takes an accent on the 'e' in the third person plural.

What are the different uses of 'mas' as explained in the script?

'Mas' can be used as a conjunction (but), as a noun (meaning 'defect'), and as an adverb (to emphasize information).

What is the difference between 'meio' and 'meia'?

'Meio' is used as an adverb to mean 'a little bit' and does not change form between masculine and feminine. 'Meia' is used as a fraction (half) and agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.

When is 'meio' used with an accent and when is it used without?

'Meio' without an accent is used as an adverb meaning 'a little bit,' while 'meio' with an accent is used as a numeral fraction, meaning 'half,' and agrees in gender and number.

How does the script explain the different uses of 'por que'?

'Por que' without an accent is used in questions (direct or indirect), while 'porque' is used in answers. 'Porquê' with an accent represents a noun meaning 'reason' or 'cause'.

What is the correct usage of 'há' in Portuguese?

'Há' is the form of the verb 'haver' meaning 'there is/are' and refers to something existing. It's commonly used to talk about the past, like in 'Há muito tempo não vou ao cinema' (I haven't gone to the cinema in a long time).

What is the problem with using 'há muito tempo atrás'?

'Há muito tempo atrás' is considered redundant, as 'há' already indicates a time in the past, making the use of 'atrás' unnecessary.

What are the main recommendations for studying grammar effectively, according to the video?

The video recommends starting with understanding grammatical classes (like nouns, verbs, adjectives, conjunctions), focusing on orthography, practicing reading and writing, and doing exercises to test and reinforce what you've learned.